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Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

All aspects of Real Estate (site selection to contract negotiations) and Construction for company and franchise locations.

Dallas, Texas

Spearheaded real estate and construction for a $1.0B + company consisting of corporate and franchise development. • Reorganized real estate, construction and facility teams to condense timelines and reduce costs by 30%. • Led cross-functional teams to support the franchise offering through the formation of a brand design manual, prototypical set of plans, site submittal package and budget and proforma templates. • Realigned the global development strategy in Berlin and Jakarta, resulting in $3.0M incremental shareholder value. • Built relationships of trust through fact based market analysis, broker relations and negotiation intellect.• Implemented a national broker network to facilitate growth.

Dallas, Tx

Provided leadership and coaching for the implementation of various strategic initiatives including Jamba’s national growth strategy for company and franchise development, drive-thru integration and the execution of Jamba’s remodel program.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Maximized the success of the national growth plan through strategic driven initiatives. • Leveraged predictive analytics, boots on the ground market research, competitor sales analysis and a national broker network to formulate and execute OTB’s development strategy for new and remodeled restaurants, $33.5M capital budget.• Increased shareholder value through negotiating early termination and remodel concessions resulting in $850,000 of incremental capital.• Provided leadership and coaching to Real Estate and Portfolio Management teams.

Coppell, Tx

Introduced and leveraged strategic initiatives to accelerate corporate and franchise growth. • Realigned development incentives to stimulate growth and reduce closures through the implementation of a troubled-store and a reopen rebate program. • Refocused media efficiencies to accelerate franchise recruiting, resulting in 154 media impressions.• Led Franchise Development, Real Estate and development support team.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Exceeded real estate targets through creative negotiations and project management skills. • Instrumental in securing 31 sites in Alabama, Texas and Tennessee, valued at $4.6M.• Reduced land acquisition costs through aggressive, fact-based contract negotiations. • Secured over $1.0M in development incentives from state and local municipalities.

Dallas, Tx

Senior Director, Real Estate and Franchising (2009 - 2011)Senior Director, Franchising (2006 - 2009)Director, Franchise Development (2005 - 2006)Accelerated the national growth strategy for corporate and franchise development. Coached a team of three direct reports to exceed development expectations.• Facilitated the opening of over 40 new franchise restaurants through strategic market planning, creative incentive programs and real estate guidance.• Refined the franchise approval process, spearheaded the recruitment and on-boarding of new franchisees, and secured forward commitments valued at $66,000,000 in future revenue.• Generated $700,000 of incremental shareholder value through strategic portfolio management negotiations.

Dallas, Tx

Franchise Development Director (2001 - 2005)Real Estate Manager (1998 - 2001)Responsible for all aspects of real estate, with a strong emphasis on site selection, financial analysis and contract negotiations for both company and franchise development. Brands include KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silvers and A&W. • Supported Yum’s top-tier franchisees relative to all aspects of franchise development resulting in over 150 restaurant openings.• Surpassed professional goals associated with the development of over 50 new corporate KFC’s and Taco Bell’s. • Proven deal maker who aggressively exceeded corporate site approvals in 1999 (160%) and in 2000 (112%).