Franchise Development Manager

BHC Chicken is the Korea's No. 1 chicken brand with over 2,200 restaurants worldwide. At BHC USA, we are committed to bringing the same high quality chicken and flavors through sustainable, rapid expansion across the US by partnering with dedicated, locally rooted operating partners. Role Description We are looking for a member of the Franchise Development team, responsible for driving the growth of the brand by identifying, attracting, and securing high-quality franchise partners. You will be part of a team that supports a key pillar of the Franchising system – franchise recruiting. This role leads strategic recruiting initiatives, manages the full franchise sales lifecycle, and serves as a key steward of the brand’s expansion strategy across priority markets. This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong analytical skills, great communication style, and a partnership mentality. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in executive-level research/screening, finance, recruiting, and/or relationship management; multi-unit franchise/QSR experience a plus; Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, communicate, and negotiate effectively with sophisticated operators and investors; Experienced in Lead Generation and building pipelines to attract potential franchisees; Deep understanding of the QSR franchise business model, multi-unit economics, and franchise financials, including financial statements and legal documents; Ability to review markets and sites to effectively plan strategic future restaurant development; Proven ability to identify talent, navigate ambiguity, and build strong relationships with franchisees, developers, brokers, and lenders; Highly organized, self-directed, and proficient in PC tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration; Able to travel domestically up to 30% Day-to-Day Design and implement franchise recruiting strategies to achieve and deliver quantified business objectives with measurable growth. Lead the full franchise recruiting lifecycle from sourcing and initial engagement through qualification, interview, and onboarding process into the bhc Chicken system. Establish and maintain relationships with national/local lenders, financial consultants, associations and organizations that may be sources of highly qualified candidates for current and future expansion. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified franchise prospects, including multi-unit operators to support near and long-term goals. Evaluate financial capability, operational experience, cultural alignment, & market fit for potential candidates. Spearhead the end-to-end franchise sales process, from lead qualification through agreement execution. Prioritize targeted areas for new franchisees and effectively develop strategies for those areas (market planning). Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English and Korean strongly preferred 100% Covered Healthcare (Medical/Vision/Dental) Salary Range Expectations $75,000 to $95,000 (depends on experience) Business Location Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr BHC Chicken USA