Manager, Franchising Operations
Date: May 12, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Company Description:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Department Overview
McDonald's US Franchising Strategy team is aligned around a vision to make McDonald’s the greatest franchising opportunity for generations to come, supported by the industry's leading franchisor. The field placement manager leads and executes the franchisee placement process in support of the US Strategic Franchising vision and goals while supporting field office franchising strategy in collaboration with field and franchising leadership. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the manager is accountable for achieving strategic field placement goals annually while providing a seamless transition experience for applicants from qualified to buy to owner operator status.
Duties
- Execution of US Strategic Franchising Vision
- Participates and engages with field office franchising meetings to understand, prioritize, and support franchising needs
- Manages the placement process & experience for candidates from Qualified to Buy through to receiving keys in hand.
- Collaborates with USSF Teams, Field & MHQ stakeholders on execution of field franchising strategies and policies for placements and owner operator relocations.
- Coordinates with US & Field Finance, US Treasury on timely financing solutions to support new owner operators acquiring restaurants.
- Initial screening for viability of financials and valuations of restaurant sales packages for new buyers
- Schedules and leads Qualified to Buy (“QTB”) interview process
- Prepares weekly, monthly reporting, and analysis on placement progress towards USSF annual goals for USSF leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Prior experience in franchising, field operations, finance, real estate development, deal administration, or a related corporate environment
- Strong organizational, time management, and follow up skills, with the ability to manage multiple and complex transactions simultaneously
- Strong business and financial/P&L acumen, along with excellent oral and written communication skills, & proven ability of leveraging resources
- Experience analyzing financials, NRBES and vision plan for restaurant SBO process
- Strong interpersonal skills and aptitude with building rapport and relationships that drives effective stakeholder management across multiple disciplines
- Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment, and balance highly sensitive issues while managing competing priorities.
- Experience participating in structured interview processes and providing objective candidate evaluations
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $101,437.00 - $126,797.00 per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.
Additional Information:
Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago