Director, Equity Restaurants

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Director leading performance and operations for Pizza Hut's Equity Restaurants. Ensuring high in-restaurant execution, operational excellence, and strong business performance with a high-performing team.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads a multi-region field organization, including Region Coaches and a cross-functional support team (HR, Finance, Operations, Facilities)
Oversees performance across a portfolio of company-owned restaurants, with accountability for sales, profitability, and operational KPIs
Directly impacts in-restaurant execution, team effectiveness, and overall business performance across Equity locations
Plays a key role in translating enterprise strategy into operational execution within the field
Influences cross-functional prioritization and resource alignment to drive measurable business outcomes
Serves as a critical leader in strengthening organizational capability, consistency, and accountability across the Equity system

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in operations, multi-unit leadership, or related field
Proven experience leading large, distributed teams and driving business performance
Strong understanding of restaurant operations and field execution (QSR experience preferred)
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and influence at senior levels
Experience leading through change and driving organizational effectiveness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary range: $185,000 - $200,000 annually + bonus eligibility and stock-based compensation

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Soft Skills

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