Manager, Strategic Development

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Strategic Development for Habit Burger & Grill is a key contributor to the brand's growth strategy, responsible for supporting strategic market planning, pipeline development, and financial evaluation of new restaurant opportunities across North America.

This role blends analytical rigor, cross-functional partnership, and clear business storytelling to guide capital investment decisions. You will lead financial assessments of prospective developments, help shape the growth roadmap, and present recommendations directly to Habit leadership. This is a high-impact role that supports Habit's evolving real estate strategy, including end cap, in-line, conversion, and freestanding assets.

Reporting to the Head of Real Estate & Franchising, you will collaborate closely with real estate and development teams, and drive alignment with franchisee and brand leaders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead financial analysis of new store opportunities in the development pipeline, including IRR, ROI, cash-on-cash, and payback period.
• Prepare and present proposed developments to brand and executive leadership for approval.
• Identify and communicate strategic growth opportunities across the U.S.
• Develop and maintain financial and spatial models to support capital allocation and market prioritization.
• Partner with real estate and development teams to align market intelligence with pipeline activity.
• Represent trade area dynamics and forecasting in development decision-making.
• Conduct market tours and evaluate trade areas to inform long-term investment strategy.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION

Salary Range : $118,600 to $135,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

BENEFITS

Competitive base pay with benefits including :

FAMILY BENEFITS :

ADDITIONAL PERKS :

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

WHO WE ARE?

HABIT stands for Hospitality, Attitude, Be Your Best, Integrity and Teamwork. At the Habit Burger Grill, our people make the difference, which is why since 1969, we've prided ourselves on being a people-first culture where each of us are celebrated for bringing our own unique flavor to the table. Our mission is to foster an environment where everyone feels like they are part of The Habit Family through One Habit, One Heart.

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring USDA choice tenderloin beef, grilled chicken and sushi-grade Ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh-cut salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. The Habit Burger Grill was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines.