Real Estate Manager

We are looking for a seasoned Real Estate Manager to join our team and support franchisees in opening new units. This role is integral to Unleashed Brands' growth, working closely with both franchisors and franchisees throughout the development phase, from signing the franchise agreement to finalizing the lease. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for new franchisees as they develop their youth enrichment units. Oversee and report on the franchise real estate pipeline for multiple brands, forecasting future signings. Handle all real estate activities after franchise agreements are signed for multiple brands. Work closely with Unleashed Brands' broker network to locate potential new sites. Track key milestones such as FA signing, LOI execution, and lease execution to enhance opening timelines. Review demographics, site attributes, and financials of potential sites and provide recommendations to the Real Estate Committee. Work with the Franchise Development team on prospective territories and future franchisees. Partner with construction teams to ensure projects proceed smoothly through due diligence, entitlements, and construction phases. Manage the renewal pipeline, ensuring timely and efficient contract renewals to maintain business continuity and satisfaction. Participate in weekly departmental project status meetings. Ensure brand standards are met in all real estate activities. Maintain clear communication channels with franchisees, corporate teams, and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and potential issues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. 3 to 5 years of experience in franchise real estate. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with franchisees, brokers, and corporate teams. Proactive problem-solving abilities and a sense of urgency. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. A passion for youth enrichment and education is a plus. Company Paid Holidays Flexible Paid Time Off Multiple health care insurance plans that cover medical, dental, prescription, vision, and employer HSA contributions Competitive 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions Daily dress code of “business casual” A positive work environment Company Description Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. Unleashed Brands has more than 1,300 locations open and in development with plans to open more than 100+ new units annually over the next 5 years. For more information, please visit Unleashed Brands is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Unleashed Brands is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADA Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unleashed Brands will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Unleashed Brands is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Unleashed Brands