Development judgment built from the operating floor up.

Led corporate and franchise development, executing more than 100 leases or purchase agreements across 20 states in three years. Created franchisee market plans, managed pipelines and site tours, led Design & Construction for two years, and built processes for zoning, entitlements, signage, drawing review, budgeting and sale-leasebacks.

Led nationwide corporate and franchise development across Big Blue Swim School, Restore Hyper Wellness, Orangetheory Fitness, Heyday Skincare, GoDog and KidStrong. Directed teams, coached franchisees, managed site pipelines and plans of record, and connected real estate decisions to budgets, financial models and opening timelines.

Managed an average of 75 deals and 20 states annually, developed corporate and franchise locations in more than 100 markets, and negotiated 400+ LOIs, work letters and leases. Built strategy, sales projection and financial models while coordinating franchise development, design, construction, legal and marketing.

Managed a 10-state Midwest and Northeast territory, completing 63 new-site and relocation leases plus 41 renewals. Coached franchisees, conducted site tours and managed landlord, broker and cross-functional relationships through opening.

Led Midwest development, executed 13 new leases and negotiated five renewals or extensions producing more than $150,000 in savings. Built site approval, lease administration and property management processes and presented opportunities to board members.

Managed 195 store openings, supported franchisees across construction, operations and marketing, managed monthly store performance and trained more than 1,000 employees. That field-level foundation still informs how every location is evaluated and delivered.