If you searched Superstar Sourcing for Food Service Operations Director (with 3 additional requirements) on January 3, 2026 you'd find 439 great candidates

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CEO / President at MFP Franchise Systems Inc.

Perfect fit - extensive executive experience in multi-unit food & beverage operations, including P&L and leadership roles over 39 years. CEO/President @ MFP Franchise Systems → COO @ My Friend's Place Deli → Director of Operations @ Bistro Foods/Latin Grille. Excellent.

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Senior Director of Operations

Excellent candidate with deep experience across multi-unit operations, including significant time in franchise management and P&L responsibility at the Director level. Senior Director of Operations @ Dunkin Division → Director of Operations @ Checkers (Franchisee) → Franchisee @ Burger King. Excellent.

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Director of Operations at Capital Fast Foods,Ltd

Excellent fit due to direct Director of Operations experience overseeing Burger King franchises, covering all required core competencies. Director of Operations Capital Fast Foods (Burger King Franchises) → Franchise Business Manager BKC → Operations Trainer BKC. Excellent.

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Owner / Operator at il Pomodoro Cucina Italiana Restaurant

Excellent match demonstrating direct franchise operations support, coaching, and control over operations, suggesting strong alignment with the director role requirements. CiCi's Pizza (Regional Ops Mgr, supported Franchisees/compliance) → Panera (Corp) → Owner/Operator.

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Food & Beverages Professional

This candidate has extensive senior leadership experience directly matching the desired director title and necessary operational skills. HMSHost (44 years experience) → Sr Director of Operations (9 yrs) → Multi-Unit Manager → Director Of Operations; Experience includes budget ($55M), cost control, quality assurance, and assisting in hiring/training. yes

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Franchisee at Dunkin' and Baskin Robbins

This individual is a Franchisee and former Director of Operations, hitting Franchise management, significant staff leadership, and operational/financial controls directly relevant to the Director role. Dunkin'/Baskin Robbins Franchisee/Director. Excellent.

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VICE PRESIDENT RESTAURANT OPERATIONS ▶ Sales & Revenue Growth ►Staffing ►Development ► Innovation ▶ “Delivering Top- And Bottom- Line Results Through Vision, Strategy, Impeccable Customer Service, And Team Engagement”

This VP of Operations explicitly manages a large portfolio including 130 franchise and corporate restaurants, meeting all criteria at a high executive level. Kahala Brands (VP Ops/Brand Leader). Excellent.

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Franchise Operations Executive | Director | Regional Director | Consultant | Multi-Unit | Restaurants

This candidate presents as a highly experienced Executive/Director level leader with explicit mention of franchise operations and P&L/Budgeting skills.

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Multi Unit Operator

This individual has extensive multi-unit/district management experience that closely mirrors the responsibilities of an Operations Director, focusing on profitability across multiple stores. District Manager at Steak n Shake → Director of Ops → District Manager at Wendy's (19 years). Excellent.

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Area Manager at Whataburger

Excellent background as a multi-unit Director of Operations within a franchise structure at Whataburger/Applebees, showing strong leadership and operational scope. Applebees/Whataburger Multi-unit Director of Operations → Area Manager for 38+ years. Strong.

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Director of Operations Burger King

This executive has direct multi-unit restaurant operations experience, including 16 years as Director of Operations at a major QSR brand, strongly suggesting all key operational areas are covered. Regional Director → Director of Training → Director of Operations (Burger King 16 yrs). Excellent.

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VP of QSR

This executive has deep operational experience leading large QSR/casual groups, including franchise teams, aligning very well with the director role. VP/Director roles at YUM Brands, Wendy's, Hardees, KFC focusing on Area/Regional Operations for large numbers of restaurants and employees. → Career: USMC → Farrell's → Gen Mgr → Area Coach → Dir Ops KFC → Op Partner Hardees → Dir Area Ops Wendy's → VP YUM Brands. Excellent.

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Regional Director at Cold Stone Creamery

This candidate is an excellent fit, currently serving as a Regional Director overseeing 35 franchise locations, directly matching Director, Franchise management, Staff leadership, and P&L/cost control (Budget oversight). Regional Director at Cold Stone Creamery (franchise focus). Excellent.

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Director Of Operations at DK Chicken Corporation ( DBA ) Popeyes

Excellent fit, this director has deep experience managing operations for large QSR brands, including significant time spent in a Regional Franchise VP role. DK Chicken/Popeye's (Director) → Shoney's (Regional Franchise VP) → Friendly Ice Cream (Area Director) → Wendy’s (Director). Strong.

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Multi Unit Operational Leader/Director of Operations/Business Analyst/franchise opportunities with exciting concepts

This is an excellent strategic fit, explicitly mentioning P&L analysis, operational excellence, and significant experience developing franchisees, which directly covers several key areas. Franchise Owner → Franchise Business Consultant (ongoing/recent). Excellent.

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Director of Operations/Business Consultant/Restaurant Professional

Extensive Director of Operations experience, including specific background consulting for numerous franchise networks and managing finance/budgets in previous VP roles. Director of Operations → Operations Manager/Business Consultant (Dunkin' - Franchise 72 units) → VP of Operations (Wendy's - handled finance/budgets). Excellent.

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Regional Director of Operations | Hire, Manage, Develop, & Coach Talent to exceed Financial & Operation Standards

This candidate shows deep experience in high-level operational leadership, specializing in successful franchise environments. Senior Franchise Business Consultant (16 yrs) @ CKE Restaurants → Director of Operations (7 yrs) @ CKE Restaurants; implemented sales programs, managed P&L including budgets and cost controls in franchise units. Excellent.

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Director of Operations

Excellent Director title match with substantial multi-unit/multi-state operational experience, including direct franchise involvement, though inventory control specifics are missing. FujiSan Franchising → ACE Sushi → Hana Group (Director/DM over 50 stores). Excellent.

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This candidate explicitly details Director of Operations responsibilities covering financial objectives (budgeting/variance analysis), cost control (inventory/portion control), and achieving operational objectives in a high-volume corporate setting. Director of Operations at Chick-fil-A → General Manager at SONIC. Excellent.

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Motivating and empowering teams to maximize their P&Ls and grow their business through leadership, training, and development | VP/Director of Operations

This candidate possesses extensive director-level operations experience coupled with specific achievements in franchise relations and financial accountability. Director of Operations/VP of Operations → Chicken Salad Chick (Franchisee interaction, financials, vendor negotiation) → Current Director role. Excellent.

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Restaurant Operations Executive

Holds a Director of Operations title and has explicit multi-year experience as a Franchise Business Leader, matching the top criteria well. Burger King Corp (DO) → YUM! Brands (Franchise Business Leader/DO). Excellent.

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Director of Operations Meridian Restaurants Unlimited LLC

This candidate is an ideal fit with explicit experience scaling a multi-unit franchise operation, managing P&L/budgeting, and holding Director/VP of Ops roles. Burger King Franchise Growth → VP Ops → Director of Ops, 39 years experience. Excellent.

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Director of Franchise Operations & Store Development at Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc.

The current title is Director of Franchise Operations & Store Development, hitting multiple key requirements directly. Director of Franchise Operations at Figaro's for over 23 years. Excellent.

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Operations specialist

This candidate has significant experience across multiple restaurant/franchise operations roles under a director level. Experienced in franchise relations, operations streamlining, and cost control. IHOP → Atlanta Bread Co. (Franchise Consultant to 38 franchisees) → Edible Arrangements (Sr. Director). Excellent.

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First Watch Restaurant

This candidate has extensive multi-unit and VP/Director level operations experience, including direct budget responsibility. Ex-First Watch GM → Hopdoddy RDO → Pieology VP/DM → Sammy's VP/DO (5+ years in high-level roles). Excellent.

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Senior Vice President of Operations | Franchise & Brand Development Mid-Atlantic Hospitality Group

Highly relevant senior executive experience running massive portfolios, specifically involving providing operations systems support directly to franchisees and managing significant financial oversight. Mid-Atlantic Hospitality Group → SVP of Operations (41 years total experience). Excellent.

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Franchising Owner/Operator

This candidate is an outstanding fit, having operated a successful Chick-fil-A franchise unit, directly hitting franchise management, vision setting, budget analysis, and team leadership at a high performance level. Franchise Owner/Operator at Chick-fil-A → 26 yrs industry experience. Excellent.

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Partner at National Retail Concept Partners

This candidate has C-suite/VP operations experience overseeing a large Papa John's franchise system and has deep consulting experience in financial workouts, making them an excellent match. COO at Papa John's franchise (84 stores) → VP Ops → Consulting, 36 years total. Excellent.

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Director of Operations | General Manager | Bring together diverse teams to promote an environment of service

This executive has 15+ years of operations leadership experience, including managing financial structures and cross-functional teams in a restaurant setting, strongly aligning with the Director role requirements. Director of Ops/GM → Managing Partner (7+ yrs) focusing on operations, finance, HR. Excellent.

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Managing Partner, Chief Operations Officer at Retail Innovations Group

Excellent background combining high-level operations leadership with direct involvement in franchise ownership and development across multiple concepts. Retail Innovations Group → COO/Managing Partner (13 years) + Ruby Tuesday Franchise Owner/Developer. Excellent.