Raising The Talent Level
Across Your Organization

Restaurant operations and corporate recruiting for QSR & fast-casual franchises — operations, finance, real estate, construction, facilities, accounting, legal, and administrative roles.

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#1 LARGE-FORMAT QSR
OPERATOR IN 2024
75%+ GENERAL MANAGER RETENTION RATE
50% REDUCTION IN
LEADERSHIP TURNOVER
1,000+ OPERATIONS & CORPORATE
ROLES FILLED
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The Rise Difference

While most restaurant recruiters specialize only in restaurant operations, Rise has a vast network of executive and leadership talent across all facets of a hospitality organization—restaurant operations, finance, real estate, construction, facilities, accounting, legal, and administrative roles.

With 14+ years of experience recruiting in one industry, we've built a comprehensive, pre-vetted database of thousands of restaurant and corporate professionals who drive growth across organizations.

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Our Database: Hospitality Leadership

Restaurant operations and corporate recruiting across Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, Accounting, Legal, and Admin roles.

QSR and fast-casual franchise systems need cohesive talent across all departments. Finding qualified leadership in real estate, construction, and finance is just as critical—and just as difficult—as finding great GMs. We solve for all of it.

Restaurant Operations

  • General Managers
  • Director of Operations
  • District / Area Managers
  • Vice President of Operations

Finance

  • Business Analysts
  • VPs of Finance & Controllers
  • Accountants & Cost Analysts
  • FP&A / Financial Planning & Analysis Managers

Real Estate & Development

  • Construction Project Managers
  • Development & Expansion Leads
  • Real Estate Portfolio / Asset Managers
  • Directors of Real Estate & Construction

Corporate Functions

  • Legal Counsel & Paralegals
  • HR Directors & Compliance Officers
  • Loss Prevention, Facilities & Maintenance Directors
  • Executive Assistants, Office Managers & Corporate Recruiters

Why QSR Franchises Choose Rise

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Comprehensive Talent Network

  • 14+ years recruiting across multiple restaurant organizations
  • Pre-vetted database of qualified professionals ready to move
  • Nearly 1,000 roles filled across operations and corporate functions
  • Direct relationships across operations, finance, real estate, construction, and corporate
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Proven Placement Success

  • 8-year track record of hitting 100% of monthly hiring targets
  • Candidates placed from General Management through VP-level executives
  • 75%+ GM retention and 50% reduction in leadership turnover over 6+ years
  • #1 ranked large-format QSR operator in 2024—elevated from mid-pack through planned hiring
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Dedicated Sourcing for Your Needs

  • Need a Construction Project Manager and a Controller?
    We’ve found both.
  • Looking to build out a regional real estate team?
    We’ve done that.
  • Franchise expanding into new states?
    We know where the talent is.
  • Multi-Department hiring with one point-of-contact and a history of success.
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Zero Risk Model

  • Net 10 payment terms for convenience
  • No upfront cost — you only pay when we deliver
  • 90-day replacement guarantee if the hire doesn’t fit
  • 20% contingency fee (first-year salary, base comp only)

Who We Serve

Restaurant & Hospitality Organizations

Groups searching for leadership talent across multiple functions and departments.

Fast-Casual Restaurant Groups

Brands building out corporate teams while scaling day-to-day operations.

Holding Companies

Diverse portfolios across restaurants, real estate, and multi-concept assets.

Growth-Stage Franchisees

Franchise operators scaling operations, construction, and support teams.

Real Estate & Development in QSR

Real estate and development companies in the QSR space needing specialized talent.

Geographic Focus

Southeast US — Florida, Georgia, Carolinas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and expanding.

Our Process

1

Share Needs

Align on roles, levels, timelines, and the culture fit that makes leaders thrive in your organization.

2

Source

We tap our pre-vetted database and targeted outreach to uncover high-caliber, often passive candidates.

3

Vet

Phone screens, reference checks, and leadership-focused evaluations to ensure skills and alignment.

4

Present

You meet a curated slate of 2–3 qualified candidates for each role, not a stack of resumes.

5

Hire

You select your final candidate; we support offer acceptance and onboarding details.

6

Support

We stay close through the first 90 days, backing placements with our replacement guarantee.

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Past Placements

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Restaurant Operations

General Managers, District Managers, Directors of Operations, and VP of Operations for high-volume QSR brands.

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Finance

Controllers, Accounting Managers, Business Analysts, and cost-focused finance roles supporting growth and profitability.

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Real Estate

Heads of Development, Regional Real Estate Managers, and Portfolio Managers driving new unit growth and market strategy.

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Construction & Facilities

Construction Project Managers, Facilities Managers, and Maintenance leaders keeping projects on time and assets performing.

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Corporate Support

Directors of HR, General Counsel, Field Recruiters, and Executive Support staff anchoring the corporate office.

Let's Build Your Team

Ready to find the right talent? Here’s how we partner with you.

What We Need From You

  • Job title and level
  • Key responsibilities and must-haves
  • Timeline and target start date
  • Company culture and values

What You Get

  • Qualified candidates from our vetted database
  • Quick turnaround (typically 7–10 days to present first candidates)
  • Placement success backed by our 90-day guarantee
  • A partner focused on long-term retention and leadership impact
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