Site Acquisition Lead

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. That’s right… Taco Bell has 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries around the world, with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore. And we don’t plan to stop there.

We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más. 

And all of that comes with fun, year-round events like holiday and cultural festivities, development opportunities you can take advantage of from anywhere you are, and random recharge days – just to name a few. We truly believe that where you work matters and taking care of our employees matters as much to us as taking care of our fans. 

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

Reporting to the Development and Finance Director, your role is vital in expanding our restaurant portfolio by acquiring strategic sites. With a strong focus on reaching underserved areas and expanding our presence in London, smaller market towns, and roadside networks, you'll contribute to our mission of bringing Taco Bell closer to our enthusiastic fanbase. As part of a franchise business, you'll work closely with preferred agents and external partners to secure sites, while fostering strong relationships with our franchisees.

The Day-to-Day:

• Manage property requirements within your acquisition territory.
• Source potential sites, including in-line assets and drive-thrus, through thorough market knowledge and regular site visits.
• Leverage learnings from our geomapping tool to fit our P&L requirements
• Utilise your network to outperform competitors and negotiate favourable deals for the brand.
• Prepare sites for monthly board approvals (IRR, P&L modelling for instance)
• Consult with franchisees on site approvals and provide expert advice.
• Oversee critical stages of site development, from feasibility studies to legal requirements.
• Maintain a robust pipeline by tracking upcoming developments and future opportunities.

Is This You?

• MRICS Qualification (Preferred)
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in multi-site retail environments.
• Proficiency in the F&B or Retail sectors (Preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills, project management expertise, and commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build relationships across the organisation.
• Track record of successfully acquiring numerous new sites.
• Team player with a motivated, flexible working attitude.
• Driven by the pursuit of property deals in a dynamic market environment.

Why Taco Bell?

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

 Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

 Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover.
• Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year. After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work-options
• Wellbeing Reimbursement - A fund to claim back costs throughout the year that support your well-being such as vitamin subscriptions, language lessons, gym membership
• Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts