Panera Bread
Sr Manager, Real Estate
$145K–$166K
Saint Louis Support Center · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate; preferably in multi-unit restaurant or retail environments.
About the job
Advises Panera franchise partners on real estate portfolio strategy, site selection, reinvestment, and development, supporting alignment with company standards and growth objectives.
What you'll do
- Guide franchisees on portfolio actions, including remodels, relocations, closures, and reinvestment priorities.
- Evaluate site feasibility, market potential, and café performance; support market planning and development decisions.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders on lease matters, development pipelines, approvals, and project timelines.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate.
- Strong analytical skills interpreting market data, financial performance, and real estate trends.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Experience advising franchisees or managing franchise development processes.
- Exposure to non-traditional development projects, alternative venue formats, or multi-channel restaurant growth.
Pay
$145,305 - $165,648 annually (base salary)
Tools
FranConnect, Sitewise
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