Director of Real Estate

DYNE Hospitality Group is the largest franchisee of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, operating over 120 locations across eight states. This dynamic and fast-growing company is deeply rooted in a mission to create opportunities by leveraging the unique God-given gifts of their team members. At the core of DYNE Hospitality Group’s philosophy is the belief that everyone excels at something, and when team members work in their area of gifting, they are energized, excited, and passionate about what they do. This approach fosters a highly motivated and engaged workforce that drives the company’s ongoing success and operational excellence.

As a franchise leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, DYNE Hospitality Group emphasizes continuous growth and development, both for the company and its employees. The organization measures its success by its ability to create opportunities and develop its team members. Operational excellence is regarded as a cornerstone of the company’s growth strategy and is executed by investing in people, understanding the why behind actions, making smart decisions, and making things happen — the four core values that define DYNE’s culture and distinguish it in the hospitality space.

DYNE Hospitality Group values its team members like family and provides them with the necessary resources to grow professionally and personally. The company prioritizes an excellent customer experience in every location, underscoring a sincere commitment to quality service and brand standards. The company’s culture is more than just words displayed on a website or inspirational posters; it is at the heart of every decision, hire, promotion, and communication. Their culture drives a work environment that supports long-term career growth, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits for employees. Locations are spread across multiple key markets, including Little Rock, Arkansas; Northwest Arkansas Metro; Jacksonville, Florida; and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area.

The role of Real Estate Manager at DYNE Hospitality Group is a pivotal position responsible for leading site selection, acquisition, and the overall real estate strategy that supports the company’s rapid expansion. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker who can drive pipeline growth and optimize portfolio performance for the restaurant group’s extensive property portfolio. The manager will work closely with operations, finance, legal, and development teams to ensure new locations open on time and within budget while protecting the brand’s integrity and lease economics.

The Real Estate Manager plays a crucial role in the entire real estate lifecycle, from identifying and securing prime sites—including ground-up developments, endcaps, inline, pad sites, and redevelopment opportunities—to negotiating favorable lease and purchase terms. They oversee the comprehensive transaction process, collaborating with brokers, landowners, architects, municipalities, and construction teams to guarantee smooth project execution.

An important aspect of the role is maintaining strong industry relationships with commercial brokers, landlords, developers, and local officials to prioritize site approvals and accelerate access. The manager also partners with finance on pro forma development, capital expenditure evaluations, lease accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Internal collaboration is key, as they lead cross-functional teams to ensure store openings meet timing and brand standards. Managing lease administration tasks such as CAM reconciliation, submetering, renewals, relocations, and claim resolution is integral to controlling occupancy costs.

In addition to managing current real estate activities, the Real Estate Manager designs and implements site selection criteria, standard operating procedures, and reporting metrics to support scalable company expansion. They will also recruit, mentor, and lead a small real estate team and manage outside consultants and broker panels.

Staying informed on market trends, zoning regulations, and competitive dynamics enables this leader to recommend adaptive strategies that keep the company ahead in a competitive landscape. Overall, this role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of growth for one of the largest and most respected franchise groups in the quick-service restaurant industry, contributing directly to the company’s sustained success and market presence.