Sr Manager of Franchise Finance Performance

Hardee's; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardee's is seeking a Sr Manager of Franchise Performance & RE Assets to drive growth and retention of both company and franchise-owned restaurants nationwide. You will provide analytics on development activities and partner with franchisees, development leadership, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes financial risk management, workout planning for at-risk franchises, and leadership in diligence for acquisitions and refranchising, with a hybrid work model (onsite Tue–Thu).

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Real Estate Finance and Management with franchised restaurant experience preferred
• BA/BS in business or finance required; MBA preferred
• Excellent financial analysis, budgeting, and financial statement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication with all levels of management
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Demonstrated ability to solve unstructured problems
• Capable of setting expectations and driving processes to completion
• Supervisory experience (2+ years)

Responsibilities

• Facilitates maintenance and recovery of revenue streams through financial risk management (closures, store transfers, acquisitions/divestitures, workouts, rebuilds)
• Develops workout plans for at-risk franchise groups
• Provides project support for market transformation, acquisitions, divestitures, and cap-ex investments
• Owns relationships with brokers and financing resources for workout and restructuring support
• Leads diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and refranchising processes
• Partners cross-functionally with real estate, asset management, and lenders
• Performs other duties or special projects as needed

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Ambiguity management

Education

BA/BS in business or finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Sr Manager of Franchise Finance Performance

Job Category: Development

Requisition Number: SRMAN004565

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Manager of Franchise Performance & RE Assets is responsible for driving growth and retention of both company and franchise-owned restaurants nationwide. This role will influence restaurant growth and preservation by providing analytics on all development-related activities as well as serving as an active partner with franchisees, development leadership, and other cross-functional leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Facilitates both the maintenance and recovery of revenue streams for the company through the effective management of financial risk, including Closures, Store Transfers, Acquisitions/Divestitures, Workout Agreements, New Restaurant Builds, and Rebuilds.
• Determines or develops appropriate workout plans for challenged or ‘at risk’ franchise groups
• Provides project support for market transformation, acquisition, and divestiture of company-owned restaurants, restaurant transfers, workouts, Cap-Ex investments, and store closure mitigation.
• Owns the relationships with both brokers and financing resources to provide workout and restructuring support to potential buyers or capital partners.
• Leads the diligence process for restaurant acquisitions, divestitures, and refranchising processes, including transaction management, negotiation, planning, and execution.
• Partners in various strategic efforts, including real estate, asset management, joint ventures, and lender relationship management. Work cross-functionally to establish strong cross-functional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must possess approximately 8 years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of Real Estate Finance and Management with a highly franchised company; retail or restaurant experience highly preferred.
• BA/BS Degree in business or finance, MBA preferred
• Working knowledge of franchise finance, practices, and regulations
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting processes, and financial statements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally
• Capacity to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Demonstrated ability to solve unstructured problems.
• Must have the ability to set appropriate expectations, effectively and efficiently complete processes, maintain quality standards, manage ambiguity, and achieve commitments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Restaurant Support Center operates in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time, using the telephone, typing, and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
• Constant interaction with internal and external partners in person, by phone, and/or electronic communications
• Travels as needed, approximately up to 25%

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

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