Corporate Real Estate Sr. Manager
Full Time • Sun Holdings Corporate
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Sun Holdings is one of the largest franchise organizations in the U.S., proudly supporting over 1,300 restaurant locations across 31 states. We provide franchise management services to some of America's most beloved brands, including Applebee’s, Arby's, Bar Louie, Burger King, Cantina Laredo, Freebirds, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno, and Uncle Julio’s. Join our team of hands-on problem-solvers!
Job Summary:
Are you a strategic and driven commercial real estate professional ready to support the growth of our nationally recognized franchise brands? In this corporate role, you’ll lead site selection and lease negotiations for new restaurant and retail locations, ensuring each opportunity aligns with our expansion strategy. From evaluating market trends and financial risks to negotiating leases and building strong landlord relationships, you’ll play a key role in scaling our portfolio. If you have a strong background in retail or QSR real estate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help shape the future of a high-growth organization, we’d love to meet you.
Are you a strategic and driven commercial real estate professional ready to support the growth of our nationally recognized franchise brands? In this corporate role, you’ll lead site selection and lease negotiations for new restaurant and retail locations, ensuring each opportunity aligns with our expansion strategy. From evaluating market trends and financial risks to negotiating leases and building strong landlord relationships, you’ll play a key role in scaling our portfolio. If you have a strong background in retail or QSR real estate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help shape the future of a high-growth organization, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Get (Benefits):
- Competitive Pay – Your talent and hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Health & Wellness Coverage – HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to keep you and your family feeling your best.
- 401(k) Match – Helping you invest in your future (and putting more back in your wallet).
- Generous Time Off – Up to 16 paid vacation and sick days, plus 7 company holidays to recharge and reset.
- Free lunch while at work – Pick your favorite from 5 nearby brand locations, plus discounts with some of our brands—we’ve got lunch covered.
- Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
- Career Growth – We’re growing fast, and we love to promote from within.
- And more good stuff – Because working with us should feel rewarding every day.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
In this role, you’ll lead the sourcing and securing of high-performing restaurant and retail sites across our expanding portfolio. You’ll conduct market research, perform demographic and competitive analyses, and assess site feasibility to guide decision-making. Working cross-functionally with legal, finance, and operations, you’ll negotiate lease terms that support both growth and profitability. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and developers will ensure a robust site pipeline that keeps our expansion goals on track.
In this role, you’ll lead the sourcing and securing of high-performing restaurant and retail sites across our expanding portfolio. You’ll conduct market research, perform demographic and competitive analyses, and assess site feasibility to guide decision-making. Working cross-functionally with legal, finance, and operations, you’ll negotiate lease terms that support both growth and profitability. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and developers will ensure a robust site pipeline that keeps our expansion goals on track.
What You’ll Bring (Requirements):
- Active Texas commercial real estate license (required)
- Professional certifications such as CCIM or SIOR (a plus)
- 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably in restaurant, retail, or franchise development
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills with experience closing high-volume transactions
- Familiarity with strip malls, retail centers, and QSR real estate
- Proven ability to manage a multi-location real estate portfolio
- Proficiency in lease administration tools and financial modeling software
- Strong understanding of zoning laws, permitting processes, and site feasibility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally and with external partners
Ready to get started? Apply today and join a team that’s making a big impact—one location at a time.
At Sun Holdings, we’re committed to providing a safe, efficient, and supportive environment—for our team and the guests we serve. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curious about who we are? Check us out at www.sunholdings.net.
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Sun Holdings was founded in 1997 by Guillermo Perales, funded by an SBA loan, and provides world-class management services to the franchise ownership teams of some of America’s most popular restaurants. Brands serviced include over 1,200 Applebee’s, Arby's, Burger King, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno and Uncle Julio's locations in over 30 states. The collective portfolio of brands makes up one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S.
Mission
Mission
Our mission is to create great locations and facilities, so each unit operates at maximum potential. Our goal is to satisfy our customers' demands and exceed expectations for the products and services each brand offers. As we continue to expand, we want to hire dedicated staff and run a proficient business.
Vision
Vision
To be the nation’s leading retail and restaurant management-services company in total sales, operational metrics, customer satisfaction, and unit-level economics.
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401(K)
Health Insurance
Vision & Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
FREE Brand Meals