Columbus, United States | Posted on 07/22/2026
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus
About the Opportunity
Are you a hands-on multi-unit leader who thrives on developing people and driving operational excellence? We are seeking aDistrict Manager to oversee Burger King restaurants in theColumbus, OH market.
You will be joining one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand franchisees in the country. Managing over 200 Burger King locations across 17 states, our group was recently honored as the2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year . Backed by a massive 475+ unit infrastructure, you will have the resources, training, and administrative support to truly lead your market toward success.
Why Join Us?
- Award-Winning Culture: Work for the proud recipient of the 2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year award.
- Unrivaled Stability: Our operational leadership team features Directors of Operations boasting an incredible 30+ year tenure.
- Massive Infrastructure: With 475+ locations under our parent organization, you get access to world-class training, finance, HR, and development systems that single-brand operators simply cannot match.
- Cross-Brand Career Paths: Grow your career across a stable multi-brand ecosystem spanning multiple national concepts.
- People First: Gain access to our dedicated employee hardship grant fund, providing a tangible signal of our supportive team culture.
What You’ll Do
As a District Manager, you won’t be managing from a laptop at home. You will be a visible, active leader in your restaurants.
- Own the P&L: Take full accountability for driving sales, managing controllables (food & labor), and maximizing store-level EBITDA across your restaurant span.
- Be On-Shift & Present: Spend the bulk of your week inside the restaurants, building personal, direct relationships with your General Managers (RGMs) and Assistant General Managers (AGMs).
- Coach, Don't Just Manage: Focus on people-first coaching to elevate your restaurant managers into stronger, more independent business operators.
- Protect the Brand: Maintain strict adherence to QSC (Quality, Service, Cleanliness) standards, drive-thru speed-of-service, and guest satisfaction metrics.
- Build the Bench: Proactively identify talent, develop next-up shift leaders, and maintain a visible internal promotion pipeline.
- Drive Hourly Staffing: Partner closely with HR and recruiting teams to optimize restaurant staffing levels and boost local team retention.
What You Bring
- Experience: 5+ years of multi-unit Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) leadership experience managing a span of 4 to 10 restaurants.
- Brand Background: Burger King experience is highly preferred, though comparable big-box QSR experience (e.g., McDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Hardee's) will absolutely be considered.
- Leadership Style: A hands-on, boots-on-the-ground operating style. You are comfortable working side-by-side with your crew when necessary.
- Proven Track Record: A documented history of developing, mentoring, and promoting internal restaurant talent.
- Job Stability: A history of stable job tenure; we value leaders who look to build long, rewarding careers.
- Competitive Base Salary ($80,000 - $90,000)
- Robust performance-based bonus structure
- Company-provided tools/allowances for daily multi-store travel
- Clear path toward higher-level operational leadership roles