Manager, Franchising & Deals Execution, Popeyes, US&C

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.    Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc. Restaurant Brands International is looking for a Manager, Franchising & Deals   Execution   to join   our Popeyes   Franchising & Business Development Team based in Miami, FL. The Manager supports the effort to grow the   Popeyes   footprint through facilitating franchising transactions with new and existing partners. This includes onboarding new partners and managing sale transactions from start to finish to ensure a smooth handover and successful transition   RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week out of our Miami, FL office. Responsibilities:    Work closely with business unit leaders in supporting our Franchise Base Evolution, leading to   a better   guest experience and long-term growth of the   Popeyes   brand   Own Company-to-Franchise sale transactions from start to finish, connecting company operations teams and buyers (internal and/or external franchisee candidates), through the closing of the transaction and hand-off to Training and Field Operations support   Identify   opportunities for efficiencies in transaction execution by highlighting and augmenting Franchisee takeover plans, internal department guides and materials, and cross-functional project tracking   Lead Change of Ownership and New Entity Creation processes from start to finish, ensuring the ownership structure of each Franchise Group is properly set up for success   Assist   in conducting due diligence on prospective candidates and partners, including participation in in-person Discovery Days with prospective franchisees   Liaise between Franchising, Business Development, Company Operations, Training, Field teams, and other pertinent partners to gather necessary insights and relevant information to process transactions   Develop and deliver presentations both internally and externally to executive-level leadership   Skills and Qualifications:   Undergraduate   Bachelor’s   degree   required   4–6 years of experience in business development, franchising, or related fields   Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and project management skills   Proficiency   in Excel and online database management systems   Strong PowerPoint and presentation structuring skills   Ability to collaborate with multiple departments to collect data and manage transactions from start to finish   High integrity, honesty, personal accountability, and passion for the success of the brand, the team, and personal career growth   #Popeyes Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support. Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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