Manager, Strategic Real Estate Development
About The Position
The Manager, Strategic Real Estate 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.
Requirements
- Passion for restaurant growth, market strategy, and development analytics
- Strong ability to synthesize data and build clear, persuasive business cases
- Executive presence and confidence presenting to senior leaders
- Knowledge of real estate development processes and key financial metrics
- Collaborative and proactive approach with cross-functional stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Geography, or related field; MBA a plus
- 5+ years of experience in market planning, strategic development, real estate finance, or a related role
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with GIS/mapping tools
- Experience in the restaurant, retail, or franchise industries strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the restaurant, retail, or franchise industries strongly preferred
- MBA a plus
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days
- Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
- Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays
- The company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize
- Competitive bonus program for eligible roles
- Recognition-based culture.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents
- Generous parental leave
- Onsite Childcare through Bright Horizons
- 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution
- Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
