Sr. Assoc. Mgr., Regional Franchise & License Development

The Sr. Assoc. Mgr., Franchise & License Development is responsible for contributing to franchise and license expansion within an assigned territory and non-traditional channel.

Requirements

• Act as a single point of contact for franchise development-related activities in the assigned territory and assigned non-traditional channel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, licensees, and real estate partners to influence development and ensure commitments align with market plans.
• Support all phases of franchise & license development lifecycle, including market planning, site selection & approval, real estate contract negotiation, permitting, construction, and turnover/grand opening on projects from inception.
• Ensure timely approval and execution of development actions, maintaining accurate forecasting and risk assessments.
• Use project management processes to track progress against milestones and communicate updates effectively.
• Ensure all franchise and license development activities are compliant and consistent with all related processes and policies, including KFC Development Approval Committee requirements.
• Support asset reviews and ensure brand compliance for remodels, renewals, and franchise-to-franchise transfers in the territory.
• Contribute to the execution of KFC’s US growth and development strategies by providing market insights, including benchmarking and competitive analysis for priority DMAs and the trade areas within.
• Collaborate on the development of tactics to accelerate growth that align with the US market plan.
• Support franchise recruitment efforts to fill strategic brand needs, identifying high-potential candidates for new franchise development or acquisitions.
• Assist in the assessment and qualification of new franchisees, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
• Support closure mitigation efforts through negotiation and asset replacement initiatives to maintain brand sustainability within the territory.
• Lead strategies to identify high-potential markets and partners for non-traditional expansion.
• Cultivate relationships with potential licensees and concessioners to build a non-traditional pipeline.
• Serve as a resource for the non-traditional channel, developing cross-functional solutions to unlock growth.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Visa Sponsorship