Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Director, Development Planning & Analysis

Dine Brands Global, Inc. • $165K — $180K *
Pasadena, CA 91104In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, Statistics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, or analytical roles, preferably in the restaurant industry.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills for market assessment and performance data interpretation.
  • Advanced knowledge of economic conditions and demographic trends affecting franchise decisions.
  • Proven project management skills, handling complex analytics from idea to execution.
  • Excellent communication skills for translating analysis into recommendations for diverse audiences.
  • Strong collaborative and relationship-building skills across various teams and leadership levels.
  • Results-oriented and self-directed, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic market planning to assess franchise growth opportunities across the U.S.
  • Evaluate market attractiveness using economic, demographic, and competitive data.
  • Develop forecasts and insights for development decisions and market prioritization.
  • Provide analytical support for franchise approval and strategic planning processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex strategic and operational questions.
  • Present clear recommendations based on complex analyses to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Track regional growth and identify actions to meet development goals.
  • Design and improve planning tools and analytical models for business decisions.
  • Conduct market fieldwork to validate franchise location feasibility.
  • Use analysis to drive strategies that maximize sales potential and support expansion.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to influence growth strategies and franchise success.
  • High-impact role with networking opportunities at the leadership level.
  • Access to continuous improvement of analytical skills and business acumen.
  • Travel opportunities to assess market conditions and franchise viability.
Full Job Description


The Role:

The Director, Development Planning & Analysis leads strategic market planning and analytical decision support for franchise growth and development.

This role evaluates market opportunities, forecasts business performance, and translates complex economic, demographic, and competitive data into actionable recommendations that guide new unit development, conversions, and system expansion. Working cross-functionally with development, brand strategy, franchise operations, and senior leadership, the Director drives high-impact analyses, supports key approval and planning processes, and helps shape market strategies that maximize growth, sales potential, and long-term franchise success.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead strategic market planning and analysis to evaluate new unit, conversion, and franchise growth opportunities across the U.S.
  • Assess market attractiveness and location viability using economic, demographic, competitive, and financial performance data.
  • Develop forecasts, scenarios, and business insights that support development decisions, market prioritization, and long-term system growth.
  • Provide analytical support for key decision-making forums, including franchise approval and strategic planning processes.
  • Partner cross-functionally with development, brand strategy, franchise operations, and field teams to address complex strategic and operational questions.
  • Translate complex analyses into clear, persuasive recommendations and presentations for franchisees, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Maintain and track regional system growth, pipeline activity, and market opportunities, identifying actions needed to meet development goals.
  • Design, manage, and continuously improve planning tools, analytical models, and recurring reports used to support business decisions.
  • Conduct market fieldwork and validate assumptions to determine the feasibility and performance potential of proposed franchise locations.
  • Use analysis to drive strategic recommendations that maximize sales potential, improve decision quality, and support sustainable franchise expansion.
  • Target base salary $165k- $180k depending on experience


Skills & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, Statistics, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, finance, or related analytical roles, preferably within the restaurant, QSR, casual dining, or family dining industry.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess markets, interpret performance data, and forecast business trends.
  • Advanced understanding of economic conditions, demographic trends, competitive dynamics, and financial drivers affecting franchise and development decisions.
  • Proven ability to manage complex analytical projects from concept through implementation while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, persuasive recommendations for diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across development, brand strategy, franchise operations, field teams, and senior leadership.
  • Results-oriented, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Dine Brands Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns, franchises, operates, and rents full-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Franchise Operations and Company-Operated Restaurants. Its restaurant concepts include IHOP, a family dining restaurant chain that serves pancakes, omelettes, waffles, eggs, and bacon; and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, a casual dining restaurant chain that serves appetizers, entrees, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including pastas, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and salads. Dine Brands Global, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is based in Glendale, California.
Learn more about Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Size
3,521 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$103.9 million
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$689.2 million
NASDAQ
DIN
* Ladders Estimates

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