Taco John's International, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Vice President Franchise Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expTaco John's International, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Franchise Development who will be the most senior development leader, responsible for all growth-related functions. This role involves executing multi-year development strategies, leading franchise sales, and overseeing real estate decisions to ensure disciplined expansion of the brand.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Hiring Manager
Damian Hanft
Responsibilities
Own and execute Taco John’s multi-year development strategy, including market prioritization, unit growth targets, and format evolution (traditional, non-traditional, conversions, remodels)
Lead and develop high-performing teams across franchise sales, and real estate
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on growth opportunities, risks, and capital allocation
Lead franchise sales strategy, pipeline development, and deal execution with a focus on high-quality, well-capitalized operators
Evaluate franchisee candidates for cultural alignment, operational capability, and long-term growth potential
Structure and negotiate development agreements, ensuring alignment with brand standards and financial objectives
Oversee site selection strategy, market planning, and trade area analysis to maximize unit economics
Establish and manage broker relationships; guide franchisees through real estate approvals
Ensure disciplined use of data, analytics, and market insights in real estate decisions
Partner with Finance to develop and manage development budgets, ROI models, and pro forma assumptions
Track and report development KPIs including pipeline health, time-to-open, cost variance, and unit performance
Continuously improve development processes to reduce friction, cost, and cycle time
Champion a franchisee-first mindset throughout the development lifecycle
Collaborate closely with Operations, Training, and Marketing to ensure seamless restaurant openings and long-term success
Act as an escalation point for complex development issues and risk mitigation
Actively contribute to a culture of inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives, promoting equity, and creating an environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered to thrive
Demonstrate adaptability in a dynamic environment by stepping in where needed, even outside of core responsibilities, to ensure overall success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field—or combination of education and professional experience
10+ years of progressive experience in restaurant development, franchising, or real estate
5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-unit or franchise development
Demonstrated success leading franchise sales and/or large-scale unit growth initiatives
Experience managing design and construction for QSR or fast-casual concepts
High ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Ability to travel 25% - 40%
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or related)
Experience leading development for a national or regional QSR brand
Background working with both traditional and non-traditional restaurant formats
Strong understanding of rural, suburban, and small-market development strategies
Track record of building scalable development processes and teams
Company
Taco John's International, Inc.
Starting as a small taco stand in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1968, our one-of-a-kind tacos and other bold flavors were an instant hit.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01M2023-03-16Series Unknown· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Kevin Flaherty
CMO
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