The Senior Manager, Franchise and License Development and Administration plays a critical role in supporting the growth and integrity of Bagel Brands’ franchise and license portfolio by managing the processes, documentation, compliance requirements, and partnerships that move franchise opportunities from prospect through approval, contracting, opening, renewal, and transfer. Serving as a central point of coordination across Franchise and License Business Development, Operations, Legal, Accounting, franchise partners, candidates, and external vendors, this role owns the administration and tracking of the franchise development lifecycle while helping ensure commitments, agreements, timelines, and regulatory requirements are met.