Regional Director of Operations - Exciting growing franchisee group 

Leading multi-state franchisee with 30 restaurants seeks an experienced Regional Director to oversee operations across 4 markets and lead a team of Area Directors.

What You'll Do: Drive operational excellence and financial performance across all locations. Spend ~75% of your time in restaurants coaching teams, ensuring brand standards, and building a culture of accountability. Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, sales initiatives, and market positioning. Deliver sales growth, profitability targets, and EBITDA goals through hands-on leadership.

What You Bring: 7+ years leading multi-unit quick-casual or upscale casual restaurant operations. Proven track record in P&L management, budget development, and driving ROI. Experience selecting, training, and developing GMs and Area Directors with strong succession planning. Expert in operational audits, compliance, and reducing management turnover. Comfortable presenting at executive level and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Requirements:

• Currently operating 30+ locations in quick-casual or quality casual segment (not fast food)
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Proficient in restaurant technology platforms (POS, scheduling, HR systems)
• Flexible schedule with regular regional travel

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary + 20% annual bonus | Health, Dental, Vision | PTO | Auto & cell phone allowance

We're looking for a proven operator ready to lead at scale and grow with a franchise organization committed to operational excellence and community impact.

Managing Partner / Senior General Manager – Multi-Unit Leader Confidential Search | FTK Hospitality

FTK Hospitality is conducting a confidential executive search for a proven restaurant operator to lead high-volume locations in New Orleans ,  and Mississippi  markets for a leading multi-state quick-casual/casual dining franchise group.

The Opportunity: This is a career-defining leadership role for a seasoned GM with multi-unit experience who thinks and acts like an owner. You'll drive profitability, build championship teams, and run your location with full P&L accountability and profit-sharing potential.

What You'll Do: Lead all aspects of restaurant operations with an ownership mentality. Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing management teams. Drive revenue growth and control costs while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Execute local store marketing and community engagement strategies. Analyze KPIs, solve problems proactively, and partner with senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives.

What You Bring: Proven track record as a GM, Managing Partner, or Multi-Unit Leader in quick-casual or casual dining. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L management and operational KPI expertise. Excellent leadership and people-development skills with a history of building successful teams. Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic thinking and decisive action. Whatever It Takes (W.I.T.) approach to leadership.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary + performance-based incentives + profit-sharing potential | Health, Dental, Vision | Paid Vacation | Auto & cell phone allowance

This is an opportunity to run your restaurant like an owner while being supported by a growing franchise organization committed to operational excellence.

To Apply Confidentially: Contact FTK Hospitality