Franchise Growth & Licensing Lead — Senior Manager

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bagel Brands seeks a Senior Manager, Franchise and License Development and Administration to manage franchise development lifecycle from prospect through approval, contract execution, renewal, and transfer. Coordinate with Legal, IT, Marketing, Operations, and external partners to ensure compliance and timely progression.

The role emphasizes governance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to support responsible growth across the Bagel Brands portfolio in alignment with our mission

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–7 years of experience in franchise and license development, business development, real estate, deal administration, or related field.
• Full-cycle deal management experience.
• Experience reviewing, managing, or coordinating contracts and detailed legal or business documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Franchise development and candidate management from prospect through approval.
• Manage disclosure and vetting processes, including financial information, background, and credit reports.

Skills

Franchise development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Contract review

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

Job description

Bagel Brands seeks a Senior Manager, Franchise and License Development and Administration to manage franchise development lifecycle from prospect through approval, contract execution, renewal, and transfer. Coordinate with Legal, IT, Marketing, Operations, and external partners to ensure compliance and timely progression.

The role emphasizes governance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to support responsible growth across the Bagel Brands portfolio in alignment with our mission