Responsible for managing growth of business from 50 to 150 employees including managing all budgeting, business administration, lease negotiations, real estate improvements, subcontractor management, contracts, suppliers, vendors, legal and business negotiations, insurance and payroll.• Negotiated multiple leases with landlords and property managers, and secured and managed all subcontractors for upgrades and property improvements• Liaised with architects, contractors and consultants to coordinate and implement store design• Managed 15 vendors and subcontractors in 20+ categories• Reviewed vendor and supplier contracts in great detail to ensure accuracy in all areas including legal, pricing, terms, and service delivery• Coordinated with attorneys to finalize insurance, contracts, and business entity administration• Negotiated, signed and managed all purchasing and procurement contracts for food services, office equipment and supplies• Communicated and interfaced directly with other business departments including accounting, store managers, staff and owners• Managed HR and payroll for 100+ employees, and educated staff on changes to payroll, taxes, insurance and employee documentation• Managed invoicing, billing and accounts receivable/payable in Quickbooks