Franchise Growth Leader | Hospitality Brand

Pasta Evangelists; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discount at Harrods restaurants

Team socials

Pasta Evangelists products

Referral bonus

Cycle to work

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Pasta Evangelists is seeking a high-energy Head of Business Development to own the franchisee side of our growing brand in the UK and beyond. You will lead end-to-end franchise lifecycle, from partner sourcing to site openings, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure high standards and scalable growth.

You will build a robust partner network, identify premium locations, and guide negotiations and onboarding to deliver successful store launches and sustainable expansion across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in franchise development or partner recruitment in hospitality/food & beverage.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build trust with high-net-worth operators.
• Understanding unit economics and lease terms.
• Organised and able to manage multiple launch timelines.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• Passion for premium brands and great food.

Responsibilities

• Actively build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective franchise partners; lead recruitment and sales through due diligence to contract execution.
• Collaborate with partners to identify, assess, and secure premium restaurant locations; analyse demographics and site viability.
• Assist partners in navigating Heads of Terms, leases, and property contracts; ensure commercial viability.
• Own the launch roadmap for new franchise sites; coordinate with internal teams on timelines and checklists.
• Act as primary champion for partners during onboarding and launch, aligning them with Pasta Evangelists' culture and standards.
• Develop onboarding programs, launch toolkits, and certification frameworks to scale the model.
• Track and report growth metrics; prepare business cases and updates for senior leadership.

Skills

Franchise development

Business expansion

Partner recruitment

Stakeholder management

Unit economics

Travel UK

Job description

Pasta Evangelists is seeking a high-energy Head of Business Development to own the franchisee side of our growing brand in the UK and beyond. You will lead end-to-end franchise lifecycle, from partner sourcing to site openings, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure high standards and scalable growth.

You will build a robust partner network, identify premium locations, and guide negotiations and onboarding to deliver successful store launches and sustainable expansion across the UK.