Habit Burger & Grill · 9 hours ago
Development Strategy and Recruitment Analyst
Plano, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHabit Burger & Grill is seeking a talented and driven Development Strategy and Recruitment Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be crucial in franchise recruitment, M&A targets, and strategic partnerships, focusing on financial evaluation and deal assessment while building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead financial evaluation and deal assessment for franchise recruitment, M&A targets, and strategic partnerships
Represent Pizza Hut in preliminary conversations with prospective franchisees and acquisition candidates
Evaluate prospective franchisees' fit within available opportunities
Assist in identifying and evaluating unique growth opportunities for Pizza Hut's inorganic growth funnel
Assess organizational and restaurant-level P&L data to provide recommendations on valuation and deal structure
Review franchise candidate financial submissions to determine eligibility for desired markets or acquisition opportunities
Serve as the first point of contact for new franchisee, M&A, and strategic partnership opportunities, hosting introductory calls
Create and maintain opportunity pipelines for franchise recruitment, M&A, and strategic partnerships
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in candidate and opportunity assessment throughout the evaluation and implementation process
Build and maintain relationships with prospective and current franchisees, ensuring long-term success for Pizza Hut
Qualification
Required
You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Financial acumen in a multi-unit/QSR context, including valuation, financial modeling, and sensitivity/scenario analysis
Experience assessing acquisition targets, understanding unit economics, conversion capex, and ROI
Familiarity with the franchise development lifecycle and its relevance to prospective candidates
Prior experience in candidate and/or pipeline management or recruitment support
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong strategic insight and effective communication skills to present complex ideas to directors and senior leadership
Excellent soft skills, including adaptability, agility, business intuition, curiosity, and resilience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in development, recruitment, finance, corporate FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or franchise valuation (QSR preferred)
Hands-on M&A modeling expertise, including comps/precedents, DCF, scenario & sensitivity analysis, and accretion/dilution basics
Company
Habit Burger & Grill
At Habit Burger & Grill, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-06Acquired
2014-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Shannon Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
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