Senior Manager, Franchise and License Development

## Senior Manager, Franchise and License Development Apply:
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R193111
** Brand:
** Bagel Brands
** Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world.  

They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone’s day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.
** The Senior Manager, Franchise and License Development and Administration plays a critical role in supporting the growth and integrity of Bagel Brands’ franchise and license portfolio by managing the processes, documentation, compliance requirements, and partnerships that move franchise opportunities from prospect through approval, contracting, opening, renewal, and transfer.  Serving as a central point of coordination across Franchise and License Business Development, Operations, Legal, Accounting, franchise partners, candidates, and external vendors, this role owns the administration and tracking of the franchise development lifecycle while helping ensure commitments, agreements, timelines, and regulatory requirements are met.

Through strong judgment, disciplined process management, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Senior Manager creates a clear and professional experience for prospective and existing franchise partners while supporting responsible growth across the Bagel Brands portfolio.  In alignment with Bagel Brands’ Mission, Vision, and Values, this role Takes Ownership of complex processes and details, Supports Each Other through strong cross-functional partnership, and helps build franchise relationships that strengthen our brands and the guest experience.

* ** Department:
** Franchise & License
* ** Annual Base Salary Range:** $125,000–$145,000 annually
* ** Annual Bonus Target:
** 15%
* ** LTIP:** $20,000 annually  
** RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
**** Franchise Development and Candidate Management*
* • Manage the franchise development lead database and support timely, professional responses to prospective franchise candidates.
• Manage disclosure and vetting processes for prospective franchise candidates, including review and analysis of financial information, background and credit reports, and business and operational experience.
• Build trusted relationships with prospective franchisees while ensuring candidates understand and progress through established development requirements.
• Collaborate with Franchise and License Business Development, Operations, and other stakeholders throughout the candidate evaluation and approval process.
• Maintain visibility to candidate and deal pipeline status, key milestones, outstanding requirements, and next steps.

Agreements, Documentation and Compliance
• Manage the collection, preparation, and presentation of legal documentation required to process development and franchise agreements for new and existing franchisees.
• Track completion and execution of required documentation and collection of associated fees.
• Compile and track development agreements, amendments, and related documentation.
• Monitor compliance with franchise development agreements, legal agreement provisions, development commitments, and other development initiatives, including incentive programs.
• Maintain accurate tracking of exclusive and non-exclusive development territories.
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