Church's Texas Chicken · 19 hours ago
VP, Real Estate
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expChurch's Texas Chicken is a well-established brand in the Quick Service Restaurant industry, founded in San Antonio, Texas. They are seeking a strategic Vice President of Real Estate to lead national real estate strategy and expansion efforts, focusing on site selection, market analysis, and lease negotiations.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Malvika Sood , MBA, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Direct and manage field real estate team and work closely with construction services, operations and finance departments
Define and create specific trade area and site selection criteria based on historical new restaurant openings to ensure profitable future openings
Conduct, and/or manage others in preparation of, targeted marketplace analysis including, assessment of key site criteria metrics related to trade areas and specific sites (demographics, visibility, accessibility, competition, population growth trends, sales potential, etc.)
Coordinate preparation and presentation of new restaurant (company and franchise) site proposals for senior management review and approval including new restaurant CAPEX and SAR approval processes
Prepare and present real estate activity and status updates for senior management
Evaluate pro-form P&L statements and respective investment analyses for prospective sites
Develop and manage collaborative partnerships for vendor, brokerage and developer relations to support real estate planning, site selection, new unit pipeline buildup and holistic multi-unit portfolio management in alignment with corporate strategic goals
Lead on-going development and training of corporate and franchisee teams around real estate functional expertise and execution
Qualification
Required
minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience is common, with a proven history in real estate management, development, or finance
Ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team
History of working in the franchise industry
Strong understanding of financial modeling, ROI analysis, and budgeting
Proficiency in market analysis, site evaluation, and feasibility studies
Experience negotiating contracts, leases, and other real estate agreements
Expertise in managing project budgets, schedules, and risks
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for internal and external audiences, including franchise owners, investor reporting, and presentations
High proficiency with standard office software like Microsoft Office Suite, and real estate-specific software like Sitewise
Willingness to travel 50%
Preferred
A bachelor's degree is preferred
Company
Church's Texas Chicken
Founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1952, Church's Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken® is a globally recognized brand in the Quick Service Restaurant industry and one of the largest quick service chicken concepts around the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Roland Gonzalez
CEO and Board Member
Bobby Morena
Chief Development Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
2025-11-24
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