ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May perform any or all of the following duties:
Lead franchise development and new market entry across Europe, with priority markets including the UK, France, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands; spearhead the same for India. Support and contribute to franchise expansion initiatives across the Middle East; manage and grow existing pipeline and secure future growth commitments. Identify, assess, and secure high-quality franchise partners aligned with long-term brand and commercial objectives. Lead complex commercial negotiations and development agreements from initial engagement through to execution. Build and maintain a strong international network of investors, franchise partners, and strategic stakeholders. Conduct market assessments, white space analysis, and partner evaluations to support scalable and sustainable growth. Collaborate closely with internal teams across marketing, operations, finance, legal, supply chain, and quality assurance to ensure successful market entry and franchise performance. Provide regular market insight, commercial analysis,
and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Act as a senior representative of the business in external partner and investor engagements. Provide value-added advice and influence to enable the growth agendas of existing partners; secure, negotiate, and execute strong development agreements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES
Proven experience in multi-unit expansion is essential. Strong background in franchise development within QSR is highly preferred. Candidates with experience in multi-unit retail or commercial real estate development will also be considered. Demonstrated success in international new market entry, particularly across Europe. Exposure to the Middle East and/or India markets is advantageous. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to operate confidently at senior stakeholder and investor level. High level of commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to