Strategic Real Estate Director - National Restaurant Growth

Soul Foods Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Soul Foods Group is seeking a Director, Real Estate to lead nationwide development and portfolio strategy for Canada, spanning KFC, Taco Bell and Burger King brands. The role drives acquisition, market planning and portfolio optimization, partnering with executive leadership to maximize asset value and drive expansion across all brands.

You will build a multi-year real estate roadmap, establish governance, and lead a high-performing team to deliver superior occupancy economics and long-term

Qualifications

• 10+ years of real estate and development experience in multi-unit retail/restaurant settings.
• Proven experience presenting to executives and boards.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial/analytical skills: investment analysis and portfolio optimization.
• Established relationships with landlords, developers and brokers across Canada.
• Willingness to travel with a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi-year real estate strategy aligned with growth and profitability.
• Lead market planning, growth corridors, relocations, and portfolio optimization.
• Coach and mentor the real estate team; succession planning.
• Provide data-driven recommendations on site selection, asset performance and development priorities.
• Establish portfolio metrics and improve occupancy economics and returns.
• Present strategies and risk analyses to executives and ownership groups.
• Build senior relationships with landlords, brokers, developers and franchisors.
• Assess market trends and lease terms to inform strategy and negotiations.
• Define best-in-class real estate review processes with governance and stage gates.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Team leadership

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Real estate degree or diploma

Job description

Soul Foods Group is seeking a Director, Real Estate to lead nationwide development and portfolio strategy for Canada, spanning KFC, Taco Bell and Burger King brands. The role drives acquisition, market planning and portfolio optimization, partnering with executive leadership to maximize asset value and drive expansion across all brands.

You will build a multi-year real estate roadmap, establish governance, and lead a high-performing team to deliver superior occupancy economics and long-term