We are networking with prominent Franchise professionals with the goal of obtaining candidate referrals or recommendations. Capodice & Associates has been retained to conduct a priority executive search for an experienced CEO. Qualified candidates will receive immediate and confidential consideration. The candidate profile is summarized as follows:
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CEO
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Northeast Area |
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Base salary, plus bonus, complete benefits package. |
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The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with deep operational expertise in bakery-café or QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), able to translate brand standards into best-in-class execution across all shops.
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
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· Lead and optimize the performance of company-owned shops, ensuring operational excellence, financial health, and consistent delivery of the brand’s high-quality customer experience.
· Drive the continued development of the company concept through owned operations, building the operational manual that underpins both company-owned and franchise operations. · Identify and execute strategies for sustainable growth and efficiency, including expansion of owned shop operations where appropriate. · Oversee day-to-day operations of all owned locations, ensuring adherence to the company’s operational manual and continuous improvement in service, quality, and efficiency. · Manage the P&L of owned shops, analyzing performance metrics to ensure profitability and healthy cash flow. · Develop annual operating plans and budgets aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. · Report directly to the Board, composed of one representative from each joint venture partner. · Provide regular updates on operational performance, financial results, and strategic initiatives. · Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CEO or senior operational role within bakery-café, QSR, or multi-unit retail. · Demonstrated success leading company-owned operations with responsibility for P&L, operations, and brand execution. · Proven ability to build and institutionalize operational systems that support scalability and franchising. |
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CONTACT:
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Qualified candidates may contact me at 941-906-1990 or email your resume directly to patti@capodice.com . I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this profile to any colleagues who may be suitable for this opportunity. If I can be of assistance to you or your organization, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you in advance for your referrals and recommendations. |