Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

About the Company

A growing franchisor focused on franchise growth, market expansion, and unit development.

Industry
Consumer Goods

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Development Officer to spearhead franchise growth, market expansion, and development strategy. This senior executive role is pivotal in leading the overall franchise development and growth strategy, with a focus on driving new unit growth across various markets. The successful candidate will be a true growth leader, with a deep understanding of franchising, development strategy, site selection, franchise sales, and market planning. Responsibilities include overseeing the franchise sales process, improving lead generation and conversion, and building strong relationships with franchise candidates, developers, brokers, and strategic partners. The role also involves working closely with executive leadership to ensure that development growth aligns with operational support capabilities and that the brand's long-term value is protected. Applicants for the Chief Development Officer position at the company should have a proven track record in multi-unit franchise growth and experience in senior leadership roles within franchising, franchise development, real estate, or related industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of franchise systems, unit economics, market development, and site selection, and be adept at balancing aggressive growth with operational discipline. Experience in high-growth, founder-led, or private equity-backed environments is preferred. The role requires the ability to evaluate market opportunities, competitive positioning, and growth trends, as well as the skill to refine franchise development messaging, branding, and positioning. The Chief Development Officer will also be responsible for building and leading development, real estate, and franchise sales teams as the company scales.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Business Development
• Corporate Development