Job Description

The Real Estate Manager is a remote position, with travel 50% of the time throughout the Northeast and Southeast.

OVERVIEW

We've got the boldest burgers on the block. From the first day we fired up our grills, we've had one thing on our minds: big, bold flavor. We make burgers and sandwiches you can't help but crave. Our fry game is the best in teh business. We're taking "sweet tooth" to a whole new level. And we're doing it all at a price that's hard to beat. Our food and price aren't the only things we do boldly, though. We develop and train all our employees, from Team Members to Franchisees, to give them opportunities to move up in our company and build a rewarding career. We believe in a work culture as fun as our food is delicious. And we reward our hard-working people with everything from trophies to cruises.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for identifying, sourcing and presenting new Checkers'/Rally's restaurant sites. This position works closely with both Company Operations and Franchisees to proactively identify and negotiate locations that will support successful, high producing restaurants.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Real Estate

* Provides input into the appropriate site model for both traditional and non-traditional venues.

* Revises and maintains the site approval and handoff processes.

* Maintains the strategic market planning process for sales and development to meet or exceed development and opening goals.

* Develops and maintains the appropriate tracking systems in order to supply opportunities for sites to appropriate franchisee networks or company development.

* Creates systems and manuals to support company and franchisee site selections of new Checkers/Rally's locations.

* Ensures the delivery of brand standards in all areas of Real Estate.

* Develops a site pro-forma template.

* Creates and manages any new site volume estimation models necessary for appropriate site selection.

* Develops and maintains a real estate broker network in selected key markets and responds to broker inquiries that help feed the pipeline of sites for new development.

* Presents proposed sites to the Development Committee for review, input and approval. Communicates results to franchisees or appropriate Company operations leads.

* Provides asset management services to the brand as needed.

Service

* Initiates, expands, develops and maintains close, productive and resourceful relationships with peers, Franchise and Company Operations Leadership, Franchise Sales and Administration staff, and Construction staff.

* Establishes and manages relationships with franchisees, vendors and staff.

* Ensures successful franchisee relations and communications with Restaurant Support Center.

* Serves as a liaison between franchisees, vendors and Company personnel.

* Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education

* Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university.

Experience

* At least 5 years real estate experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Over 5 years experience with site selection and real estate management.

Essential Skills and Abilities

* Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and Internet software and other systems and technology.

* Highly skilled in planning and budgeting

* Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information such as procedure manuals, Company communications or governmental regulations.

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, Guests and the general public.

* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume.

* Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

* Ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time, talk and hear.

* Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.

* Ability to work in a normal restaurant environment where the noise level is usually moderate and occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.

* Ability to travel up to 70% of the time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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