Development Manager – LA&C

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Franchise Development Manager leading franchise growth for Taco Bell across Brazil. Partnering with franchisees to expand operations and optimize business strategies.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSao Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own development in Brazil and lead the team toward accomplishing the goals established for the country; partnering with franchisees to achieve this and building a pipeline for future franchise development growth.
Develop a strategy for maximizing NNU growth through franchisees in Brazil; establishing a market plan, defining priorities and territories across franchisees.
Identify, recruit, and onboard new multi-unit 3C franchisees with bold development agreements.
Work with Taco Bell’s cross-functional teams to optimize the Taco Bell business model making it the most attractive investment in the restaurant industry for new and existing franchisees.
Develop, fill, and maintain the pipeline of new restaurants; forecast the timeline of new restaurant openings and assess risks.
Support franchisees as a consultant on site sourcing, site selection, design, permitting, and construction.
Establish strategic partnerships with third parties to optimize the development function: franchisee recruiters, real estate brokers & developers, architecture & design firms, construction firms & contractors, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of unrivaled expertise in Consulting, Real Estate, Finance, Development or related functions
Ready to take on challenges with a go-for-breakthrough attitude and excitement
Excellent influencing, relationship management, communication, and organizational skills
Solid planning, financial management, and organizational strategy
Proven ability to lead, coach and develop direct team members in a collaborative environment
Must have excellent supervisory skills to ensure work gets done effectively and timely
International experience in Quick Service Restaurant, retail, and/or multiunit chain/franchise environment a plus
Fluency in oral and written Brazilian Portuguese and English is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding people’s lives with Más!
We are about more than just building restaurants – we connect with our fans through their passions including sports, gaming, and music.
We know that employees want a company they can live and grow with; they crave a unique culture that fosters creativity and encourages pursuit of passion, and they look for opportunities to take risks, develop skills and learn in ways that fit their lifestyle.
We foster a culture of authenticity and believe all people can make a difference.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementorganizational strategysite selectionpermittingconstruction

Soft Skills

influencingrelationship managementcommunicationorganizational skillsplanningleadershipcoachingcollaborationsupervisory skillsproblem-solving