General Manager
Restaurant Brands International
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Drive regional profitability (franchisee and Popeyes P&L management), operational excellence, and brand consistency across all franchisee locations.
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives in partnership with RSC teams to drive sales and traffic, enhance operational efficiency, and improve unit-level economics.
- Analyze key performance metrics, identify opportunities, and provide data-driven insights to franchisees and leadership.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Popeyes brand and franchisees, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring brand alignment.
- Guide franchisees and their teams in implementing best practices, ensuring brand standards enforcement, and maximizing profitability.
- Support new store openings, remodels, and market expansion efforts with existing and new franchisees.
- Lead and mentor a team of franchise business partners and operations partners responsible for operations, sales, and business development within region.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to drive initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with franchise agreements, operational guidelines, and food safety standards.
Requirements
- 10 years of experience; specific experience in Franchise Operations or Company Operations within QSR industry preferred.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management and business performance analysis.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with franchisees and stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience leading teams and driving business growth in a complex, multi-unit environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience in QSR.
Benefits
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) offered upon hire date.
- Fertility benefits to support family planning needs.
- 401(k) plan with Company match available after the first year of service.
- Time-off programs (including PTO, sick leave, Company-observed holidays, and parental leave).
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Telemedicine & mental wellness support.
- Various learning and development courses.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
P&L managementbusiness performance analysisoperational excellencedata-driven insightsbest practices implementationfinancial acumensales growth strategiesmarket expansionfood safety standardsfranchise agreements compliance
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationproblem-solvinginfluencecollaborationleadershipmentoringpartnership buildingorganizational skillscross-functional collaboration