What you'll do

The Manager of International Development will drive Wendy’s new restaurant development across the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region by partnering with franchisees to support the delivery of new restaurant opening targets and strengthen long‑term market growth.

They will manage the complete development process by guiding market planning, site evaluation, and site‑approval submissions, while ensuring strong alignment with cross‑functional teams.

Deliver Development Pipeline & Approvals Responsible for new site approvals, new store openings, and closure approvals through Wendy’s International Cap Com process. Maintain a clear, organized pipeline, track milestones, and report progress regularly through Regional Team Meetings.

Support Franchisees Across Development Activities Partner with franchisees through market visits, monthly calls, and business reviews to ensure adherence to Wendy’s General Development Policies. Provide guidance to strengthen their capabilities in planning, site selection, and project management.

Lead Market Mapping & Strategic Planning Lead market mapping and identify Potential Trade Areas (PTA’s) for all markets to sustain long‑term development. Collaborate with franchisees and the Development Director to build market plans and ensure pipeline alignment with Development Agreements.

Coordinate Cross Functional Development Execution Work closely with Construction, Design,



and Operations to ensure proper restaurant planning through lease execution, design, construction, ops turnover, and opening, achieve AOP development targets.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: 40%

Pay Range: MXN 843,000.00 - MXN 1,475,000.00 Annually What we expect from you Bachelors Degree in a field relevant to the position (Business, Real Estate, Finance). Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Fluent in both English / Spanish. Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment. Strong leadership, interpersonal, influence and coaching skills. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, GIS, Oracle and other database systems. Regional business, real estate, or cultural experience in Latin America, including direct experience in South America.

Expected Work Location (Field) : It is expected that you will primarily perform work at Wendy's Restaurants or to other field locations as designated by the Company. When not working at a Wendy's location, you are permitted to work remotely. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager - international real estate development (México)
🏢 The Wendy's
📍 México