Remote VP, International Franchise Development

International Dairy Queen, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 247,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K Match

Paid time off

Job summary

International Dairy Queen, Inc. seeks a VP of International Development to own the international development mandate, drive new market entry, and expand existing markets across the United States.

This role sources brand partners, negotiates development agreements, and leads end-to-end market planning with internal teams and franchisees. The position requires 12+ years in senior international franchising, a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), strong financial modeling, and exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education and experience; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of senior level experience in international restaurant franchising, including development, franchise finance, and transactions such as M&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead international market development and entry strategies across new and existing markets.
• Negotiate development agreements with brand partners and drive cross-functional execution.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Real Estate, Marketing and Operations to ensure timely market success.

Skills

Communication

Financial modeling

Deal negotiation

Market expansion

Cross-cultural

Project leadership

International franchising

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

FCPA knowledge

Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge

Job description

International Dairy Queen, Inc. seeks a VP of International Development to own the international development mandate, drive new market entry, and expand existing markets across the United States.

This role sources brand partners, negotiates development agreements, and leads end-to-end market planning with internal teams and franchisees. The position requires 12+ years in senior international franchising, a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), strong financial modeling, and exceptional