Franchise Developer, Western Canada (open to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg)

International Dairy Queen, Inc.

Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Supply Chain

Job Summary

Job Overview

Were looking for a driven and strategic Franchise Developer to join our team in a homebased role supporting Western this influential position youll play a key role in expanding our restaurant footprint by identifying highpotential real estate opportunities and recruiting strong franchise candidates. Youll collaborate across multiple teams to ensure successful openings and longterm growth for DQ.

Real Estate & Site Selection

Identify strategic sites that optimize store performance using site analysis tools market tours and broker partnerships.

Assess trade areas and collaborate for growth with commercial developers agents and brokers.

Participate in the lease negotiation process with DQ brokers.

Present wellresearched opportunities to the Development Review Committee.

Franchise Recruitment

Recruit vet and assess new franchise candidates as well as existing DQ franchisees exploring growth.

Present qualified candidates for approval and support a seamless transition from applicant to franchisee.

Manage and analyze regional leads through DQs cloudbased platform.

Pipeline Management

Partner with design construction and our Operations teams to move projects from approval to opening.

Initiate internal feasibility requests design submissions and transitions to construction.

Facilitate Discovery Day sessions and support project timelines through construction calls addressing delays when needed.

Collaboration & Relationship Management

Work closely with the Development team on longterm strategic planning.

Foster strong crossfunctional relationships with Operations and other internal partners.

Maintain regular communication and build trust with external stakeholders including brokers developers agents and lenders.

External Representation

Represent DQ at ICSC events regional trade shows community engagements and market tours.

The Canadian national base salary range for this position is CAD $100000- CAD $125000. This position is also eligible for a bonus. The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for the same positions across all Canadian locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills work location and education or experience.

Qualifications :

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business finance or a related fieldor equivalent experience.

35 years of real estate development experience (site evaluation trade area analysis market planning broker collaboration lease negotiation).

Highly selfmotivated organized and able to work independently from a home office.

Strong relationshipbuilding skills with an inclusive teamoriented mindset.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey opportunities to diverse audiences.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of the restaurant industry or multiunit franchising is an asset.

Ability to travel 80100 nights annually.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel Word PowerPoint Teams Outlook)

Additional Information :

Work Environment:

Most positions located out of our corporate office in Burlington Ontario will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week. Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.

Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work and where we recruit engage and retain employees franchise owners and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Job OverviewWere looking for a driven and strategic Franchise Developer to join our team in a homebased role supporting Western this influential position youll play a key role in expanding our restaurant footprint by identifying highpotential real estate opportunities and recruiting strong franchis...