Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To :

Lead Generation & Site Identification

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  Generate at least five high-potential leads within the first three months.
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  Create and maintain a dynamic list of target sites for new developments, taking into consideration the different brands within the portfolio.
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  Conduct market research to identify upcoming opportunities in malls, high-traffic streets, and developing urban nodes, and align these opportunities with the appropriate brands.

Lease Negotiation & Site Acquisition

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  Lead lease negotiations for new store locations, takeover leases, and the renewal of existing leases.
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  Evaluate white-box and iconic site opportunities for strategic growth and expansion.
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  Collaborate with operations, compliance, and finance teams to structure lease agreements aligned with business objectives.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with key landlords, including Redefine, Old Mutual, Liberty, and Attacq.
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  Maintain ongoing communication and foster trust with franchisees throughout the leasing and site selection process.
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  Serve as the primary liaison between landlords, developers, and internal project teams.

Franchise & Expansion Support

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  Support franchisees with site feasibility assessments and location strategies.
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  Align new site selections with brand positioning and demographic targeting strategies.
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  Host monthly new business development seminars and conferences with landlords, potential franchisees, current franchisees, and other key stakeholders.

Financial & Feasibility Analysis

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  Collaborate with finance and operations teams to assess ROI, sales projections, and occupancy costs.
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  Conduct feasibility studies to ensure selected sites meet the criteria and operational requirements of the relevant brand.
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  Ensure lease agreements align with the company’s strategic and financial objectives.

Reporting & Analysis

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  Attend and actively contribute to weekly development team meetings.
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  Provide monthly progress reports on new business development activities.
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  Deliver quarterly board updates on development performance and pipeline progress.
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  Maintain updated restaurant leasing files and documentation for each location.

Travel Requirements

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  Travel extensively within South Africa for site inspections, landlord engagements, and stakeholder meetings.
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  Potential travel to other African countries for regional expansion opportunities.

Requirements

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  Franchise experience of minimum 3 years.
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  Must have knowledge and operational experience within the restaurant industry.
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  Must have a financial background in terms of franchise agreements and management accounts.
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  Experience dealing with leasing.