Franchise Development Manager: Site Strategy & Openings

European Wax Center, Inc.; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Hybrid Work

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

European Wax Center, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Manager, Franchise Development to own site development for assigned markets and guide franchisees from onboarding through lease execution and openings.

You will partner with Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Operations, Training and other teams to drive growth, evaluate markets, negotiate leases, and support corporate real estate initiatives. The role requires 5+ years in franchise development, strong analytical and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in franchise development, with real estate development or site selection.
• Prior experience within a franchisor organization.
• Experience supporting lease negotiations and evaluating LOIs, leases, and other real estate agreements.
• Familiarity with financial considerations, real estate economics, development timelines, and portfolio strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead site evaluations using market, financial, and operational data to assess viability and brand alignment.
• Recommend sites for approval within parameters and lead assigned markets and franchisees through site selection, approval, and project execution.
• Manage the New Center Openings (NCO) pipeline, including project timelines, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Support real estate strategy for Corporate-owned centers, including site evaluation, lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with Real Estate, Legal, Finance, and external brokers to evaluate lease terms, economics, risks, and strategic fit.
• Support real estate and development due diligence and post-transaction activities for M&A and other strategic transactions.

Skills

Franchise development

Site selection

Lease negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Executive communication

Tools

FranConnect

Microsoft Office

Job description

European Wax Center, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Manager, Franchise Development to own site development for assigned markets and guide franchisees from onboarding through lease execution and openings.

You will partner with Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Operations, Training and other teams to drive growth, evaluate markets, negotiate leases, and support corporate real estate initiatives. The role requires 5+ years in franchise development, strong analytical and communication skills, and the