Senior Director, Real Estate

WHO WE ARE

We're not in the wing business. We're in the flavor business. It's been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we're just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It's flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry. Above all else - our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE'LL NEED

The Senior Director, Real Estate is an enterprise leader responsible for overseeing Wingstop's real estate strategy, team performance, and development pipeline.

This role owns:

Portfolio quality and site selection standards Market expansion strategy Real estate team performance and development Alignment of real estate decisions with enterprise goals This is not a transactional role. This is a strategic growth leadership role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Enterprise Real Estate Strategy Define and lead the long-term real estate strategy aligned to growth targets Establish clear site selection criteria and trade area standards Drive market prioritization and expansion planning Ensure alignment between development pipeline and brand strategy Portfolio Quality & Performance Improve overall portfolio performance by elevating site selection standards Reduce variability in new restaurant performance Monitor site performance trends and adjust strategy accordingly Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Real Estate team Build a strong bench of talent capable of supporting long-term growth Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards Brand Partner & Stakeholder Management Partner with Brand Partners on development strategy and pipeline execution Build strong relationships with landlords, developers, and brokers Influence partner decision-making to align with brand standards Cross-Functional Leadership Drive alignment across Development, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain Ensure real estate decisions are operationally and financially viable Support enterprise initiatives and growth priorities Process & Scalability Improve and standardize real estate processes and decision-making frameworks Implement data-driven tools and analytics to enhance site selection Build scalable systems to support accelerated development

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Higher AUV performance across new restaurant openings Reduced variability in site performance Strong, healthy development pipeline aligned with strategy Improved franchisee returns and satisfaction Scalable and repeatable real estate processes Strong cross-functional alignment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

12+ years of real estate or development experience, preferably in QSR or franchising 7+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams Proven track record of driving large-scale development strategies Deep understanding of trade areas, site selection, and unit economics Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders High data literacy and experience using analytics in decision-making Ability to operate both strategically and tactically

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can. You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You're curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don't just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward. You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren't afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward. You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down. You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS FLAVOR PERKS

Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees One paid volunteer day of your choice Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles Team member stock purchase plan Health savings or flexible spending account options 401k - (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Basic life and AD&D insurance provided Pet insurance Education Assistance Wellness reimbursement program Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR

Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office Discount on Wingstop gift cards Onsite game room Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law