Area Franchise Lead, Firehouse Subs, US West

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Job Summary: The Area Franchise Lead (AFL), US West is responsible for driving operational performance, supporting franchise organizations, and ensuring adherence to brand standards within a designated market. Working closely with franchise owners and their leadership teams, the AFL acts as a key consultant, implementing strategies that enhance guest experience, improve operational efficiency, and optimize profitability. This role requires a strong focus on operational metrics and serves as a critical resource for franchisee success.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct holistic business reviews with franchisees, covering areas such as restaurant operations, profitability, sales, and brand standards.

• Provide guidance on long-term planning, operational efficiencies, and strategies to create a profitable business model.

• Support the onboarding of new franchisees, facilitating site visits, and ensuring operational readiness.

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for issues related to brand standards, including Zero Tolerance and Restaurant Evaluation Visits (REV).

• Collaborate with franchisees to develop corrective action plans when necessary, ensuring high-quality and consistent restaurant performance.

• Ensure franchisees comply with brand standards in food safety, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and brand image.

• Lead targeted training and coaching sessions for franchise teams in collaboration with Operation Partners (OPs). Note OP(s) report directly to the AFL.

• Support the roll-out of system-wide initiatives, new product launches, and regional marketing strategies to ensure franchisees are equipped to succeed.

• Drive improvement in key metrics such as Speed of Service (SOS), Guest Satisfaction (OSAT), and other performance indicators.

• Utilize RBI’s Problem-Solving Methodology to identify and address operational issues, analyzing data to drive business improvement.

• Create and implement data-driven action plans in collaboration with franchise teams to achieve desired outcomes.

• Report and present operational insights to franchisees and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on business goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or a related field.

• 5-7+ years of experience in QSR, retail, food & beverage, or similar franchised industry, with multi-unit management experience preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with data analysis tools.

• Strong understanding of business and financial metrics, with the ability to analyze and interpret data to support decision-making.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, colleagues, and stakeholders.

• Skilled in root-cause problem-solving methodologies and able to implement solutions to drive operational improvement.

• Effective communicator, with excellent presentation and influencing skills.

• Willingness to travel within the assigned market to support franchise locations and field teams.

Salary:

Base salary range of $120,000-135,000. Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible and offers a comprehensive package: health benefits (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) offered upon hire date; fertility benefits to support family planning needs; a 401(k) plan with Company match available after the first year of service; time-off programs (PTO, sick leave, Company-observed holidays, and parental leave); short-term and long-term disability insurance; and telemedicine & mental wellness support. Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits and resources, and may vary based on job classification, location, and length of employment. We are equally committed to professional development, offering various learning and development courses.

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Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.