Dine Brands, founded in 1958 as IHOP in Toluca Lake, California, is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies. Headquartered in Pasadena, C
Senior Project Analyst
Location
California
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$95K - $110K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Project Analyst
Dine Brands
Title: Senior Project Analyst, Franchise Development Location: Pasadena United States Job Description: Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at www.dinebrands.com. Job Location Type Hybrid - The Senior Project Analyst will support the profitable and strategic domestic expansion of Dine Brands' portfolio as efficiently and effectively as possible while remaining aligned with brand standards and long‑term growth objectives. This role plays a key role in advancing the development of IHOP, Applebee's, and Fuzzy's concepts across existing and new markets, working closely with both current and prospective franchisees. The Senior Project Analyst operates with a high degree of autonomy, serving as a subject‑matter expert on development processes, franchisee transactions, and internal systems, while providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and cross‑functional partners. Duties and Responsibilities - Lead and support Dine Brands' domestic growth initiatives by owning and continuously improving the processes, tools, and reporting used to manage new and existing franchise partners across a wide range of development and ownership transactions. - Serve as a primary analyst for complex franchisee transactions and assignments, including acquisitions, divestitures, MBOs, LBOs, ownership transfers, and restructurings; coordinate due diligence, internal approvals, and consent processes. - Act as a key liaison between franchisees and internal stakeholders including Legal, Development, Architecture, Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of development activities. - Develop, maintain, and enhance development playbooks, manuals, templates, presentations, and standard operating procedures; identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and scale processes. - Monitor and analyze new restaurant openings, development milestones, and pipeline activity; ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data across company systems and reporting tools. - Manage and oversee the new restaurant development approval process, including proformas, documentation, and project records in internal IT systems. - Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies across brands or franchise groups and recommend corrective actions. - Provide analytical insights and summaries to Development leadership to support decision‑making and strategic planning. - Perform additional development‑related projects and administrative responsibilities as needed, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. - Target Salary 95k-110k depending on experience? Skills & Requirements - Bachelor's Degree required; advanced coursework or certifications in business, finance, real estate, or project management a plus. - 4 years of professional experience, preferably in a corporate environment with exposure to franchising, restaurant development, real estate, recruiting, or multi‑unit operations. - Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and deadlines with minimal supervision. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working directly with senior leadership and external partners. - Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and drive process improvements. - High proficiency in Excel; experience with Salesforce and project management software strongly preferred. - Proven attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions. Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: conduct necessary due diligence on business opportunities and transactions; analyze and handle franchisees' personal and financial information; and facilitate frequent and close interactions with franchisees and franchisee employees. For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice.
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