Real Estate Manager

Real Estate Manager Southeast US

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Ms. At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

The Real Estate Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing high-quality sites that align with the company's growth strategy. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to ensure each location supports long-term brand success and delivers a strong return on investment. The ideal candidate will be located in key metropolitan areas across the Southeast U.S., such as Dallas, TX - Charlotte, NC - Atlanta, GA - Nashville, TN (excluding FL).

The Day-to-Day:

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of quality sites and deals to support timely, well-sequenced restaurant openings.
• Apply strategic and financial criteria in site evaluation, conducting thorough market research and regular field visits.
• Partner with Operations, Development, Construction Managers, and consultants to align site selection, approvals, and project timelines.
• Negotiate and prepare competitive deals and submittal packages, ensuring approval targets are met.
• Provide leadership throughout the approval, construction, and opening processes, resolving issues with landlords, developers, and partners.
• Monitor new restaurant performance and market trends, capturing learnings to strengthen future site selection and planning.
• Travel time is up to 50%.

Is This You?

• At least 5 years experience Quick Service Restaurant or chain retail development experience in a multi-site, field-based organization (e.g. retail, hospitality or restaurant).
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master of Business degree a plus but not required
• Broker's license is preferred
• Must have broad strategic and analytical skills
• Must possess very strong interpersonal, communication, influence and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to handle challenges in a fast pace field-based environment with complex and multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to deal with Real Estate community (brokers, attorneys, city officials and general contractors) a must!

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $122,100 to $150,780 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. At Taco Bell, we Live M s and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.