Business Development Manager

Role Overview: The Regional Manager Expansion & Business Development will be responsible for driving strategic growth and new restaurant openings across key markets in India for leading international and in-house brands including Ministry of Crab, Pizza Express, P.F. Changs, Olive Garden, and other in house concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Development: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new city and location opportunities based on demographic, catchment, and financial potential.
• Site Acquisition: Lead end-to-end site identification, due diligence, lease negotiation, and finalization in coordination with landlords, developers, and brokers.
• Feasibility Analysis: Conduct financial and operational feasibility CAPITAL BUDGETING exercise for proposed sites, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and PAYBACK expectations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with design, projects, operations, and finance teams to ensure timely and successful restaurant openings.
• Landlord & Developer Relations: Build strong partnerships with mall developers, property consultants, and high-street landlords to secure premium spaces.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective locations and prepare regular reports and dashboards for management review.
• Competitor & Market Intelligence: Track F&B and retail real estate trends, competitor expansions, and upcoming developments across regions.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience in F&B expansion, leasing, or franchise development, preferably within casual dining or premium dining formats.
• Excellent negotiation,communication, and analytical abilities with IPC or developer experience as an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of restaurant real estate economics and site selection metrics.

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