CKE Restaurants, Inc.

Real Estate Portfolio Analyst

FRANKLIN, TNPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from CKE Restaurants, Inc.

  • Job overview

    The Real Estate Portfolio Analyst at CKE Restaurants, Inc. supports the preservation and management of restaurant locations and real estate rental income by analyzing leases, coordinating renewals, and collaborating with franchisees and landlords.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The analyst gathers and analyzes data on leased and owned properties, tracks lease timelines, assists in lease negotiations and renewals, communicates with landlords and franchisees, prepares reports and presentations, manages real estate data systems, and supports special projects and cross-functional teams.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires approximately 2+ years of contract and data analysis experience, preferably with real estate or legal contracts, a BA/BS degree in business, law, real estate, or related field, and strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; QSR and real estate experience and familiarity with Lucernex and CoStar are preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven within a corporate setting, requiring high activity volume and occasional travel (about 5%).

Company overview

CKE Restaurants, Inc. is a prominent American fast-food corporation that operates and franchises the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, known for their charbroiled burgers and innovative menu items. The company generates revenue through franchise fees, royalties, and direct sales from company-owned locations. Founded in 1966 by Carl Karcher, CKE has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and brand differentiation, maintaining a strong presence in the competitive fast-food industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your experience in real estate portfolio analysis, lease administration, and contract analysis, emphasizing your ability to manage lease renewals, extensions, and negotiations effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Focus on showcasing your collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, landlords, franchisees, and legal departments, as well as your proficiency in data tracking, reporting, and use of real estate software like Lucernex and CoStar, which are highly relevant to this role.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as CKE Restaurants, Inc.'s corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other job platforms to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Real Estate Portfolio Analyst position.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in CKE Restaurants' real estate or franchise divisions, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company real estate initiatives, asking about their experience with Lucernex software, or inquiring about the company culture and team dynamics.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'lease administration,' 'real estate portfolio analysis,' 'contract analysis,' 'Lucernex,' 'lease renewals,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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