Head of Business Development

As the Head of Business Development for 10 Downing Street, your main focus will be on spearheading the franchise expansion efforts. You will be responsible for independently sourcing franchise partners, finalizing real estate locations, and managing all pre-opening activities until the launch of new outlets. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and sign up new franchise/investor partners across India - Source and finalize commercial real estate locations in target markets - Manage pre-opening coordination, including fit-out planning and vendor management - Oversee activities up to handover to operations - Engage external consultants/brokers on a success-fee basis as needed - Represent the brand at investor meetings, roadshows, and events Qualifications Required for this role: - 10+ years experience in F&B, hospitality, or franchise business development - Strong background in business development, real estate leasing, and franchising - Proven track record of closing franchise or investor partnerships - Excellent negotiation, communication, and execution skills - Willingness to travel extensively - Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently As an individual with a background in business development and a passion for growth and expansion, this role offers you the opportunity to build and lead a Business Development team as the franchise network of 10 Downing Street expands. The working hours for this position are typically from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with pan-India travel required for various business activities like investor meetings, site visits, and project coordination. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic professional to make a significant impact on the growth and success of 10 Downing Street's franchise expansion across India.,