Sr. Real Estate Manager, Firehouse Subs, US Southeast

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.   

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Responsibilities: 

• Market Analysis & Planning: Collaborate closely with Market Planning to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of existing and prospective markets to identify high-potential opportunities for new store development, relocations, and to refine market strategies and long-term growth plans. 

• Site Selection & Negotiation: Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, and commercial real estate brokers. Lead site selection for franchisee developments, ensuring alignment with brand standards and financial objectives. Negotiate favorable lease terms and manage due diligence for approved sites. 

• Franchisee Partnership: Guide franchisees through the site approval process, including packaging and presenting prospective sites to the Real Estate Committee. Support franchisees during lease review and property control hand-off to Design and Construction teams. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of development projects. Assist with special company initiatives requiring real estate expertise. 

Qualifications: 

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, or related field. 5–7 years of experience in corporate commercial real estate and market research analysis within the retail, QSR, fast-casual industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Previous experience working with franchisees or client-based relationships is essential to success in the role. 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong knowledge of GIS/desktop mapping tools and ability to learn new analytic platforms quickly. 

• Core Competencies: Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills—able to convey ideas clearly in writing and verbally. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across departments and with external partners. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and data accuracy. 

• Other Requirements: Willingness to travel extensively (up to 60%) and work flexible hours, including early mornings and late evenings as needed. 

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.