Head of Business Development & Franchise Recruiting (LAC)

#### Why Wendy's

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! As a key member of the International Business Development team, the Manager – Business Development & Franchise Recruiting plays a critical role in helping this vision come to life by leading the franchising efforts for new market entries across Latin America/Caribbean (LAC). In this role, you will support Wendy’s International brand growth plan by driving the strategy, process, tools and teams required to effectively identify, evaluate and select new multi-unit and master franchise partners through the execution of new unit Development Agreements. You will partner in the creation and recommendation of well-developed programs and incentives required to attract LAC franchise talent, as well as provide new franchisee support in both the traditional and non-traditional development arenas. The preferred candidate will work remotely but be located in Miami, FL; Dallas, TX, or Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

LATIN AMERICA/CARRIBEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY & PLANS

Drives alignment pertaining to market growth potential vs. required franchisee profile and capability to define new franchise recruiting needs and priorities. Informs and helps drive the development of LAC Franchise Recruiting strategies, plans and associated business cases for priority growth markets. Conducts competitive analysis to inform franchising landscape, competitor strategies and areas of opportunity for Wendy’s. Assesses LAC franchise recruiting broker and consulting landscape and provides recommendations on proposed partners, programs, required b