Development Manager

divh2Manager, Franchise Development / h2pThe Manager, Franchise Development reports to the Director, Franchise Development Strategy and owns site development execution for assigned markets and franchisees. This role exercises independent judgment in site selection, development prioritization, and franchisee guidance to drive timely, high-quality new center openings aligned with the companys growth strategy. / ppThe Manager partners with Construction, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Training to lead development from franchisee onboarding through lease execution and opening, while supporting portfolio initiatives and strategic development projects that enable disciplined, scalable growth. / ph3A Day in the Life / h3pSite Selection Development Leadership / pulliLead site evaluations using market, financial, and operational data to assess viability and brand alignment. / liliIndependently recommend sites for approval within parameters; escalate only non-standard risks. / liliServe as development lead for assigned markets and franchisees through site selection and approval. / liliOwn project kickoff, governance, timelines, and accountability for approved sites. / liliManage the New Center Openings (NCO) pipeline, identifying risks and mitigation plans to keep projects on track. / li / ulpCross-Functional Collaboration / pulliLead development coordination across Construction, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Training. / liliDrive alignment among stakeholders to ensure timely execution and clean handoffs. / liliOwn development reporting and communication in systems such as FranConnect, translating data into actionable insights. / li / ulpMarket Execution Portfolio Support / pulliSupport development territory creation and market optimization initiatives. / liliProvide market and site validation input to internal and external partners. / li / ulpFranchisee Relationship Management / pulliServe as a trusted advisor to franchisees throughout the development lifecycle. / liliGuide franchisees through site selection, approvals, expectations, and timelines while balancing brand and financial discipline. / liliBuild strong relationships with franchisees, brokers, and partners to support efficient execution. / li / ulpFranchise Agreements Leasing Oversight / pulliPartner with Business Development and Legal to align Franchise Agreements with development timelines. / liliReview LOIs and leases to assess financial, operational, and risk implications. / liliProvide development input into lease negotiations and real estate strategy as needed. / li / ulpProcess Ownership Continuous Improvement / pulliDrive improvement of development processes, tools, reporting, and standards. / liliIdentify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to support growth and portfolio management. / li / ulh3What Sets You Apart / h3ulliOperates with autonomy and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment. / liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. / liliAbility to manage multiple complex projects while meeting timelines. / liliExcellent written and verbal communication with executive presence. / liliProven ability to influence partners and franchisees without direct authority. / liliOrganized, proactive, and results-oriented. / li / ulh3Education and Experience / h3ulli5+ years of experience in franchise development, real estate development, site selection, or related field. / liliRequired : Prior experience within a franchisor organization. / liliExperience making independent site or development recommendations. / liliFamiliarity with LOIs, leases, financial considerations, and development timelines. / liliExperience with franchise systems (e.g., FranConnect) or similar CRM / project tools. / liliAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams). / li / ulp

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• / ppEuropean Wax Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. / ppThis job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of EWC and operating subsidiaries are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory / management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. / p / div