Refranchising and M&A Transformation Manager
Description
The Manager – Portfolio Transformation is responsible for supporting execution of restaurant portfolio optimization initiatives, transaction activities, and transformation programs across multiple Inspire brands. Reporting to the Director – Portfolio Transformation, this role manages day-to-day project execution, develops analyses, coordinates stakeholders , drives accountability , and supports delivery of program objectives.
The role requires strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, financial acumen, process discipline, and the ability to coordinate work across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. T he responsibilities and designated percentages are subject to change from month to month as events arise and priorities shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project & Program Management ( 5 0%)
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Translate portfolio transformation strategies into detailed project plans, workstreams, deliverables, and execution milestones.
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Maintain program management tools, reporting, documentation, and status updates.
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Track risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies across active projects.
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Coordinate recurring governance meetings and cross-functional working sessions.
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Produce executive-ready materials and support preparation of leadership communications.
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Assist with process improvement initiatives and implementation of standardized tools and templates.
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Maintain transaction files, diligence repositories, governance documentation, decision logs, and program records.
Separation Management Office & Portfolio Dispositions ( 30 %)
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Coordinate execution activities , information gathering, and deliverables associated with restaurant transactions and portfolio optimization initiatives.
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Develop financial analyses, business case support, and scenario modeling for transaction evaluations.
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Manage project plans, action item/RAID logs, milestones, and stakeholder communications across active transactions.
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Prepare diligence materials, data requests, lease summaries, contract inventories, and transaction documentation.
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Support closing activities and post-close transition requirements.
Portfolio Strategy ( 1 5%)
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Conduct portfolio analyses to assess restaurant performance and identify optimization opportunities.
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Prepare analyses related to operating performance, unit economics, development commitments, lease obligations, facilities requirements, and technology considerations.
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Maintain portfolio tracking tools, dashboards, and performance reporting.
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Develop supporting analyses and materials for portfolio review discussions and leadership presentations.
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Assist with strategic evaluation of disposition, acquisition, opening, closure, and rebranding opportunities.
Other ( 5 %)
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Support ad - hoc financial, strategic, and operational analyses.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather information and advance project objectives.
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Contribute to development and maintenance of best practices, procedures, knowledge repositories , and playbooks/training materials.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field
Preferred: MBA or Master’s degree
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4–7 + years of experience in consulting, strategy, transformation, finance, corporate development, project management, or related fields.
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Project management (PMO) and stakeholder coordination experience manifesting in the ability to work across cross-functional teams and manag e multiple concurrent projects or workstreams .
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Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders and prepare concise leadership-ready materials , executive-level presentations, and analyses.
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Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, financial analysis tools, and project management tools (e.g. Asana) .
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.