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The Role
Lead U.S. franchise growth by identifying and onboarding franchise partners, analyzing markets and locations, navigating U.S. franchising legal/regulatory frameworks, and negotiating agreements. Act as liaison between headquarters and U.S. partners, support onboarding, and drive scalable market entry through strategic partner relationships and travel-enabled fieldwork.
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Since our launch in early 2022, we have grown into an innovation leader in specialty bakery and coffee with more than 50 locations across 10 countries – and we are far from done. With strong momentum across Europe, we are now accelerating our expansion into the United States and beyond.
Our concept of specialty bakery and coffee is all about experience – from bold flavours to a distinctive design language that transforms every visit into a true lifestyle moment. To bring this vision to life in new markets, we are looking for entrepreneurial minds who thrive in fast-paced, international environments.
For our international expansion, we are looking for an Franchise Expansion Manager USA (m/f/d) to drive our growth across the United States. In this role, you will play a key part in establishing and scaling our presence in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Tasks
Your mission:
* Drive the expansion of our brand across the US market by identifying and acquiring new franchise partners
* Analyze market potential, locations, and regional dynamics to support strategic growth decisions
* Navigate and evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to franchising in the United States
* Lead and support negotiations of franchise agreements in close collaboration with internal stakeholders
* Build strong relationships with partners and guide them through the onboarding process
* Act as a key interface between headquarters and US partners to ensure a smooth market entry and sustainable growth
Requirements
* Proven experience in franchise development, expansion, or business development – ideally in the US market
* Strong understanding of franchise structures, contracts, and market entry strategies
* Experience navigating legal and regulatory environments in international markets (US strongly preferred)
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English
* Hands-on mentality combined with a strategic mindset and entrepreneurial drive
* Willingness to travel and actively shape a fast-growing international brand
* Strong existing network of potential franchise partners and/or suppliers is a strong advantage
Benefits
* Varied and high-impact responsibilities in a fast-growing, international company with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
* A collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment where ideas are valued and ownership is encouraged
* A driven, international team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and pushes boundaries together
* Direct impact on our US expansion – shape one of our most important growth markets from the ground up
* Exciting international travel opportunities connected to market launches and partner acquisition
* Flexible working hours to support a dynamic and self-driven way of working
Performance-based compensation with attractive upside potential
Work location: Ideally based in New York/USA, as your primary focus will be driving our expansion in this market. Alternatively, the role can be based in Barcelona, Spain, with regular travel to the US. The position combines fieldwork, remote work, and close collaboration with our CINNAMOOD HQ.
We look forward to receiving your motivational letter and CV.
Since our launch in early 2022, we have grown into an innovation leader in specialty bakery and coffee with more than 50 locations across 10 countries – and we are far from done. With strong momentum across Europe, we are now accelerating our expansion into the United States and beyond.
Our concept of specialty bakery and coffee is all about experience – from bold flavours to a distinctive design language that transforms every visit into a true lifestyle moment. To bring this vision to life in new markets, we are looking for entrepreneurial minds who thrive in fast-paced, international environments.
For our international expansion, we are looking for an Franchise Expansion Manager USA (m/f/d) to drive our growth across the United States. In this role, you will play a key part in establishing and scaling our presence in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Tasks
Your mission:
* Drive the expansion of our brand across the US market by identifying and acquiring new franchise partners
* Analyze market potential, locations, and regional dynamics to support strategic growth decisions
* Navigate and evaluate legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to franchising in the United States
* Lead and support negotiations of franchise agreements in close collaboration with internal stakeholders
* Build strong relationships with partners and guide them through the onboarding process
* Act as a key interface between headquarters and US partners to ensure a smooth market entry and sustainable growth
Requirements
* Proven experience in franchise development, expansion, or business development – ideally in the US market
* Strong understanding of franchise structures, contracts, and market entry strategies
* Experience navigating legal and regulatory environments in international markets (US strongly preferred)
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English
* Hands-on mentality combined with a strategic mindset and entrepreneurial drive
* Willingness to travel and actively shape a fast-growing international brand
* Strong existing network of potential franchise partners and/or suppliers is a strong advantage
Benefits
* Varied and high-impact responsibilities in a fast-growing, international company with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
* A collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment where ideas are valued and ownership is encouraged
* A driven, international team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and pushes boundaries together
* Direct impact on our US expansion – shape one of our most important growth markets from the ground up
* Exciting international travel opportunities connected to market launches and partner acquisition
* Flexible working hours to support a dynamic and self-driven way of working
Performance-based compensation with attractive upside potential
Work location: Ideally based in New York/USA, as your primary focus will be driving our expansion in this market. Alternatively, the role can be based in Barcelona, Spain, with regular travel to the US. The position combines fieldwork, remote work, and close collaboration with our CINNAMOOD HQ.
We look forward to receiving your motivational letter and CV.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in franchise development, expansion, or business development (US market experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of franchise structures, contracts, and market entry strategies
- Experience navigating legal and regulatory environments in international markets, US experience strongly preferred
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English
- Hands-on mentality with strategic mindset and entrepreneurial drive
- Willingness to travel for market launches and partner acquisition
- Existing network of potential franchise partners and/or suppliers
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The Company
What We Do
CINNAMOOD is a contemporary specialty bakery and coffee lifestyle brand founded in Germany in 2022. The company focuses on redefining the classic cinnamon roll through high-quality, handcrafted products and a distinct, modern design language. Operating over 50 locations across 10 countries, CINNAMOOD combines culinary expertise with a lifestyle-oriented customer experience to establish itself as a global benchmark in the food and beverage sector.
