Manager - International Strategy & Analytics

Who We Are We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry. What We’ll Need We are seeking a Manager, International Development Strategy & Analytics to be a key partner in a highly cross-functional and collaborative team, defining and driving international development growth and process improvement. This role partners cross-functionally within the organization, particularly with International leadership, Operations, Development, Finance, and Market Planning. Clear communication and project planning is critical, as is a proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented style. Identify opportunities and develop strategies to drive restaurant and brand partner level performance improvements, leading implementation across Wingstop’s international markets Support international development growth strategies by assessing financial models and recommending growth and development asset strategies, partnering with Market Planning teams on asset strategy Support capability assessments and help drive annual goal setting and strategic planning with franchisees Identify process improvements across new market entry and international new restaurant opening processes, driving recommendations, implementation, and change management Measure and benchmark performance across key KPIs; identify opportunities to drive profitability and maintain best-in-class unit economics Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across International and GSC to turn strategy into results What You’ll Need Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred 3 – 5 years of Consulting, QSR, or Franchising experience preferred Experience working with international markets Technical knowledge in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, financial modeling, and data/analytics Ability to manage multiple timelines and initiatives Able to communicate/present clearly to all levels of management Ability to navigate through ambiguity Ability to drive complex problem solving Practical, pragmatic understanding of QSR restaurant operations and franchising Consulting experience a plus Strong stakeholder alignment and influence skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive results across teams without direct authority Who You Are No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can. You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward. You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward. You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down. You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement. Benefits Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees One paid volunteer day of your choice Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles Team member stock purchase plan Health savings or flexible spending account options 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Basic life and AD&D insurance provided Pet insurance Education Assistance Wellness reimbursement program Paid maternity and paternity leave Fun Is The Best Flavor Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office Discount on Wingstop gift cards Onsite game room Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wingstop Restaurants Inc.