About this role
District Manager – Burger King
Location: Johnson City, TN & Surrounding Area
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 / year + Lucrative Bonus Potential
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Are you a proven multi-unit leader looking for stability, career progression, and the resources to win? Our team—the 2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year—is seeking an experienced District Manager to oversee a network of Burger King locations in the Johnson City, TN area.
As a District Manager, you will serve as the operational anchor for your patch of restaurants. You will lead, mentor, and empower your General Managers to drive sales growth, deliver top-tier guest satisfaction, maintain operational excellence, and build high-performing teams.
Why Join Our Team?
Industry-Leading Scale & Support: Backed by a parent organization with 475+ locations across 4 major brands (Burger King, Taco Bell, Little Caesars, and Church's Chicken), you receive training, finance, HR, and development infrastructure that single-brand franchisees simply can't match.
Long-Term Stability & Mentorship: Growth doesn't mean high turnover here. Our leadership team includes 4 Directors of Operations with 30+ years of tenure.
Multi-Brand Growth Opportunities: We are rapidly expanding. Joining our team opens internal career pathways across multiple concepts.
A Culture That Cares: Through our Employee Cares Fund, we provide direct hardship grants to team members in need—a tangible commitment to taking care of our family.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence: Drive execution of Burger King brand standards, food safety, cleanliness, and speed of service across all district locations.
Financial Leadership: Take full P&L accountability for your district. Analyze metrics to optimize food cost, labor, guest counts, and overall store profitability.
Talent Development: Recruit, hire, train, and retain top-tier General Managers and bench talent. Build strong succession plans within your market.
Culture & Accountability: Foster a positive, high-energy environment aligned with our values while keeping teams focused on key performance indicators (KPIs).
What We Are Looking For
Experience: 3+ years of successful multi-unit operations experience in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) or Fast Casual concept required (Burger King or major QSR brand experience preferred).
Proven Track Record: History of achieving sales targets, managing labor/food costs, and developing restaurant managers into multi-unit leaders.
Leadership & Drive: Strong communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and a hands-on leadership style.
Mobility: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel daily throughout the Johnson City, TN district.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
Performance Bonus: Competitive, achievable bonus structure tied to district sales, profitability, and operational metrics
Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Retirement Options: 401(k) plan
Perks: Company vehicle allowance / mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, and paid time off (PTO)
Employee Support: Access to our emergency hardship relief fund
How to Apply
Ready to step into a leadership role backed by the 2025 Franchisee of the Year? Apply today by submitting your resume!
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