Commercial Real Estate broker with focus on generating new development opportunities relocations, expansions and closures for KFC, Taco Bell, A&W, and Long John Silvers. Develops, leads, and executes a comprehensive strategic plan to manage both new and existing regional portfolio of stores. Manages Under-Performing Assets with Executive team. Implements real estate solutions for Under-Performing Assets. Researches new and existing submarkets through broker networks, new market surveys and visits. Manages broker relationships and broker performance and selection.Manages market planning process, including all aspects of market development, touring new and existing markets with anticipated renewals, remodels, requested expansions or potential closures and develops strategic plans with Executive team.Prepares letters of intent or renewal, negotiates LOI, leases, and lease renewals to meet and exceed company standards. Meets with landlords and city representatives. Proactive coordination with the design and construction partners. Manages the entitlement process, supporting landlords and anticipates entitlement issues. Works closely with legal team to resolves legal, lease, and renewal issues.Tracks and meets performance goals and budget. Accurately prepares management and pipeline reports. Analyze and research markets for the development of high volume restaurant locations. Experience with municipal planning and zoning procedures. .