Vice President- International Development

We have an exciting opportunity available for a VP of International Development. This role is open to remote within the United States with travel up to 70%. The VP of International Development owns the international development mandate across new market entry and expansion in existing markets. This role sources and diligences brand partners, negotiates development agreements, and drives disciplined market development strategy and planning to ensure growth at franchisees level. The role also leads the end-to-end development process in partnership with internal teams and franchisees, including market planning, site approvals, design, remodels for existing markets, and first store openings in new markets. Key Accountabilities Include: Market development strategy and pipeline management Build and maintain a prioritized pipeline of target markets, contiguous markets, and expansion priorities in existing markets. Develop market entry strategies and multiyear development roadmaps, including format strategy by location type, asset type, and site configuration. Monitor external conditions that impact development decisions, including macroeconomic conditions, foreign exchange implications, trade barriers, and real estate market dynamics Partner sourcing, diligence, and governance Identify, source, and qualify new brand partners for international growth. Lead partner diligence across operational capability and financial capacity to fund initial and ongoing development. Prepare and present new franchisee applications and partner recommendations to the Executive Review Committee. Build and maintain relationships with banks, real estate brokerages, third party brokers, and relevant industry associations to represent the brand and expand the partner pipeline. Direct company participation in international franchise expos, including development of sales materials and collateral, and hands on participation as needed by geography. Development agreements and development obligations Lea