Taco Bell · 14 hours ago
Real Estate Manager, Franchise Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expTaco Bell is a global brand known for its innovative approach in the quick service restaurant industry. The Real Estate Manager, Franchise Development is responsible for leading franchise development and driving growth in the Northeast region through partnerships with Franchisees, managing site selection, and overseeing the development process.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner to achieve the US national new store Franchise Development Plan and build a pipeline for future franchise development growth
Shepard projects through the Taco Bell Development Approval process
Complete and execute plans and strategies for priority markets in designated regions
Identify and action against trade areas best suited to urban development
Identify opportunities in rural markets to develop small freestanding assets or viable endcaps with drive-thru or inline assets
Identify areas where new franchisees are needed and partner with the Franchise Recruiting team to recruit
Develop, fill, and maintain the pipeline of new restaurants; Forecast the timeline of new restaurant openings and assess risks
Act as owner for designated markets and help lead the broader development team toward the development goals established in those trade areas
Engage with the Brand Strategy team to find solutions to development barriers such as impact, growth approval, viable vehicles, etc
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Finance/Accounting/Real Estate; MBA preferred, or equivalent years of experience
At least 8 years of development-related experience; franchising or restaurant industry experience with proven ability to break through the existing development complexity a plus
High proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Able to travel 25-30% within the Northeast Region
Ability to think and act quickly and effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm, professional attitude, even in crisis situations
Ability to review and understand financial statements, other legal documents, and ability to understand overarching strategies and restaurant economics
Benefits
Remote work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
Car allowance and monthly cell phone & internet reimbursement
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
Company
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in Tex-Mex meals. It is a sub-organization of Yum! Brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.7MKey Investors
Norwest Mezzanine Partners
2022-06-01Series A
2006-11-29Debt Financing· $13.7M
Leadership Team
Sean Tresvant
Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell | Chief Consumer Officer, Yum! Brands
Meghan Farren
President, North America
Recent News
2026-01-23
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