This Real Estate Manager or Senior Real Estate Manager role is with a rapidly expanding multi-unit quick-service restaurant platform, developing locations across Michigan, Western New York, and beyond. You will own a territory, manage assigned broker relationships, source and evaluate drive-thru development opportunities, negotiate and secure sites, and be measured on quality executed deals that have a clear path to opening. This position suits a driven, commercially minded real estate professional who understands QSR, drive-thru, pad, and greenfield development and can independently distinguish attractive real estate from executable real estate.
Responsibilities
Own the real estate pipeline for assigned markets, including broker strategy, direct sourcing, field vetting, underwriting, negotiation, and advancement of high-quality drive-thru opportunities
Source and evaluate approximately five qualified opportunities per month using trade-area analytics, broker relationships, landlord/developer relationships, direct owner outreach, off-market sourcing, and local market intelligence
Own and manage assigned broker relationships within your territory, including setting search priorities, maintaining regular pipeline cadence, holding brokers accountable for quality and responsiveness, and identifying coverage gaps when additional local support is needed
Develop strong market knowledge and maintain an active presence throughout assigned trade areas
Identify material site issues early, including parcel geometry, stacking and circulation, ingress/egress, curb cuts, setbacks, zoning and entitlement requirements, utilities, stormwater, easements, and other constraints that could affect development or operations
Run qualified opportunities through test fit, internal approval, and 7 Brew corporate approval on established timelines
Negotiate and execute LOIs, ground leases, and purchase agreements with a focus on strong economics, appropriate diligence protections, executable site control, and clean handoff to Legal and Development
Target 20+ quality signed deals annually, recognizing that deal quality, conversion, and ultimate ability to open are as important as raw transaction count
Maintain a live pipeline of approximately 30+ qualified opportunities to ensure development plans are supported by sufficient site inventory
Keep every deal current in the development tracker with clear ownership, next actions, blockers, critical dates, and decisions required
Deliver complete and accurate deal files to Development so downstream teams understand the site, business terms, known risks, and material development considerations before handoff
Requirements
5+ years preferred in real estate site acquisition, tenant representation, or development for QSR, drive-thru, coffee, fuel/convenience, car wash, or other pad-intensive multi-unit concepts
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Demonstrated experience personally sourcing, negotiating, and closing ground-up or pad-site transactions
Meaningful experience with ground leases and/or purchase agreements, not solely inline retail leasing
Strong understanding of greenfield development and site-plan fundamentals, including stacking, access, curb cuts, setbacks, circulation, utilities, entitlement risk, and basic civil constraints
Ability to independently field-vet a site and provide a clear advance / hold / pass recommendation before significant Legal or Development resources are deployed
Experience managing and directing third-party brokers, including market assignments, pipeline reviews, sourcing expectations, and performance accountability
Ability to convert broker-generated opportunities into executable sites rather than simply forwarding deal flow
Comfortable sourcing off-market opportunities through direct owner outreach, brokers, developers, landlords, and local market intelligence
Fluent in LOIs, ground leases, PSAs, title, diligence periods, and entitlement fundamentals
Strong commercial negotiation skills and ability to balance rent, landlord participation, capital requirements, diligence protections, timing, and site quality
Comfortable being held accountable for measurable results and maintaining a disciplined pipeline
Willing and able to travel regularly throughout assigned markets
Self-starter with strong attention to detail, urgency, judgment, and follow-through
Team player capable of working closely with Real Estate, Development, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership
Benefits
Performance bonus opportunities tied to real estate and development outcomes
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Travel and mileage reimbursement
Significant opportunity for career growth within a rapidly scaling organization
About the Company
At 7 Brew, it’s more than coffee; it’s about creating energy, connection, and unforgettable experiences one cup at a time. As one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee concepts in America, the company is building something massive.
