Michael Page España
Michael Page España

Expansion and Franchise Director - Restaurant Industry - Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain·€75,000 - €85,000·Remoto / híbrido·Director · 5+ years·Permanent·Remote: Hybrid·Spanish: Fluent

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About the role

You will lead the expansion and franchise strategy, driving network growth through the identification of new opportunities, franchisee recruitment, and development of new markets. You will be responsible for turning the growth strategy into results, coordinating expansion projects and working with the different areas of the company to ensure profitable and sustainable openings.

  • Proven experience in restaurant franchise expansion required
  • Residence in Barcelona required

What you'll do

  • Lead the overall expansion strategy and drive the growth of the franchise network.
  • Identify, analyze, and develop new business opportunities, locations, and markets.
  • Manage the franchise development process from start to finish, from candidate identification and selection to negotiation and opening.
  • Attract, select, and negotiate with new franchisees, ensuring their alignment with the company's values and objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with franchisees and strategic partners.
  • Drive the annual expansion plan, ensuring the achievement of opening targets, deadlines, and results.
  • Coordinate new opening projects with the internal Operations, Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, and Legal teams.
  • Analyze and monitor the performance and profitability of the franchise network, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Optimize the franchise model, processes, and tools necessary to ensure scalable and sustainable expansion.
  • Lead negotiations with landlords, investors, and other external stakeholders when necessary.
  • Prepare market and competitive analyses to identify new opportunities and support decision-making.
  • Ensure that new openings meet established operational, financial, and brand standards.
  • Report to management on the progress of expansion, pipeline, KPIs, and business opportunities.
  • Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the development of the long-term growth strategy.

What you'll get

  • Salary range: €75,000 - €85,000 gross per year.
  • Bonus based on goal achievement.
  • Strategic, high-impact project with direct responsibility for the company's growth and expansion.
  • Join an established, growing company with a solid business model and significant development opportunities.
  • Position with a high level of autonomy and visibility, working directly with the executive team.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop the expansion and franchise strategy nationally and internationally.
  • Participation in new opening projects, market development, and network growth.
  • Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented environment.

About the company & team

The client is a leading company in the organized restaurant sector, with a strong market presence and a business model based on an extensive network of franchised establishments. The company is in a phase of growth and consolidation, focusing on expanding its network, opening new locations, and developing new business opportunities.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

Experience

  • Proven experience in expansion, franchising, and business development.
  • Experience in organized restaurant, retail, hospitality, or related sectors is a plus.
  • Experience managing expansion projects from start to finish.



Strategic and commercial vision

  • Strategic vision and a clear results and business orientation.
  • Ability to identify new opportunities and develop markets.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and growth orientation.



Franchising and negotiation

  • Experience in franchisee recruitment, selection, and management.
  • Strong negotiation skills with franchisees, landlords, and partners.
  • Ability to build long-lasting, trust-based business relationships.



Management and leadership

  • Ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate, and Legal.
  • Autonomous, organized profile with a strong execution focus.



Analysis and decision-making

  • Analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Experience working with KPIs, profitability, budgets, and expansion plans.
  • Ability to evaluate opportunities and prioritize investments.



Personal skills

  • Excellent communication and influence skills.
  • Dynamic, proactive, and results-oriented profile.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, changing environments.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

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Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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