Senior Real Estate Manager

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 Real Estate Manager plays a critical role in supporting Bagel Brands’ growth strategy by helping identify, evaluate, and advance new store development opportunities across the portfolio.

As a key member of the Development team, this role partners across Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations, and Finance to support the successful execution of the company’s new store pipeline and long-term growth objectives. Through market analysis, site evaluation, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, the Senior Real Estate Manager helps ensure Bagel Brands secures strong real estate opportunities that support brand growth, operational success, and an exceptional guest experience.

In alignment with Bagel Brands’ Mission, Vision, and Values, this role operates with an ownership mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Department:
Development

Annual Salary Range: $155,000 to $165,000

Targeted Bonus: 15%

Long Term Incentive (LTIP): $20,000 annually

Location:

This is a remote position in United States. Travel required.

This role supports the execution and advancement of Bagel Brands’ real estate development pipeline, including site identification, trade area analysis, deal tracking, reporting, and coordination across multiple stages of the development lifecycle. The Real Estate Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and external brokers, landlords, and developers to support new store growth initiatives and ensure timely progression of development projects.

• Real Estate Analysis & Site Selection:
  Research and analyze existing and prospective trade areas utilizing demographic tools, market data, and competitive analysis to evaluate opportunities and prioritize development targets.
• Review prospective properties by analyzing economic, demographic, and site-specific information while providing insights and recommendations on real estate opportunities.
• Leverage analytics, local market knowledge, broker relationships, and cross-functional partnership to support the company’s development strategy and growth plans.
• Conduct site visits, market tours, and property evaluations with brokers and company leadership.
• Deal Management & Development Coordination:
  Support Director and Senior Real Estate Managers in managing and advancing development projects within the new store pipeline.
• Track and manage development workflows, schedules, and milestone dates to ensure timely progression of LOIs, lease execution, design, and construction activities.
• Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual lease execution goals to support achievement of company new store opening objectives.
• Build site packages for sites with executed LOIs and prepare presentations for Real Estate Committee review and approval.
• Support negotiation of LOIs with focus on deal economics, tenant improvement allowances, landlord work letters, and site-specific terms.
• Partner closely with Real Estate, Design,…