Manager – Franchising, Finance

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Manager of Franchising and Finance at Taco Bell monitoring franchise financial health and ensuring compliance with brand standards. Leading analysts and collaborating across teams for strategic decision making.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,900 - $162,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and coach a team of analysts in financial analysis, reporting, and the delivery of clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership
Oversee and monitor franchise financial health, including ratio analysis, quarterly executive updates, and annual system-wide financial reviews
Ensure compliance with Taco Bell financial requirements related to franchise transactions and closings, while maintaining best-in-class franchisee collections performance
Develop deep expertise in the Relationship Agreement and provide finance support for related negotiations and interpretations
Drive refranchising and real estate sales strategy, including unit valuation, IRR and profitability analysis, and ongoing monitoring of market trends (multiples, cap rates)
Evaluate and execute franchise and company store acquisition opportunities through detailed underwriting, valuation, and risk assessment
Partner cross-functionally with M&A, Development, Operations, and Legal teams, including preparation of materials and financial insights for Deal Committee and Board review
Build and maintain external relationships with lenders and brokers to support franchisee access to capital and remain informed on industry and capital market trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Analyst role or related job, and 2+ years' experience in a leadership or management position
Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent years of experience. MBA, a plus
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in making capital investment recommendations using financial metrics such as IRR, ROI, and Cash on Cash
Strong desire to present business recommendations to brand leadership and franchisee partners
Demonstrated ability to coach, inspire, and grow a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisreportingratio analysisunit valuationIRRprofitability analysisunderwritingvaluationrisk assessmentcapital investment recommendations

Soft Skills

coachingleadershipcommunicationteam growthpresentation skillsrelationship buildingcross-functional collaborationdata-driven decision makinginspirationnegotiation

Certifications

MBA