Danielle Mendoza

About Danielle Mendoza

With over seven years of experience in corporate and franchise real estate development, Danielle is a results-driven leader known for identifying high-impact locations, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving the growth of nationally recognized brands such as Firehouse Subs and Playa Bowls. Her expertise spans complex market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and the execution of scalable development strategies across diverse regions.Throughout her career, she has led high-performing, agile teams that have played a critical role in national expansion efforts. Her leadership style is both strategic and empowering—providing clear direction while encouraging autonomy and ownership. She believes the most effective teams balance visionary thinking with tactical execution.In her current role at Firehouse Subs, she works across departments including operations, marketing, construction, and design to manage and grow the brand’s development pipeline in the West. She is also an active member of the Women of Firehouse Executive Committee, where she champions the advancement of women in franchising by promoting career development and building community.To deepen her industry expertise, Danielle is pursuing graduate-level education through the University of Southern California:USC Gould School of Law – Real Estate Law CertificateUSC Viterbi School of Engineering – Master’s in Construction Management

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Business Development, Firehouse Subs, Us West Region

   Restaurant Brands International

   Jun 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Construction Management

• Loyola Marymount University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  2011 — 2015

• USC Gould School of Law

  Graduate Certificate, Real Estate Law