Janet Smith

About Janet Smith

As a successful VP Real Estate and Store Development Leader I transform multi-location organizations and expand brands nationally, having taken two pedigree brands to successful IPO. Leading innovative strategic real estate growth initiatives for over 20 years in the restaurant industry, I develop winning strategies that drive retail unit and profit growth. I am seeking to obtain a VP Real Estate | Store Development executive position in a multi-location organization. As a leader I am known to be:STRATEGIC by designing strategies that deliver profitable growth.• Created and led revolutionary phased growth strategy for Dunkin Donuts new markets resulting in new store sales increase of 40% and first year store level EBITDA increase of 9.5%. Led to successful IPO in July 2011.• Changed trajectory of Baskin Robbins by developing real estate strategy resulting in new store sales increase of 24% and net unit growth increase of 62% in 3 years. • Drove and developed incremental growth vehicle for Dunkin Brands by creating Combo (DD-BR) real estate strategy resulting in Baskin Robbins new store sales increase of 60% in 2 years and record breaking sales at new stores.RESULTS DRIVEN by aligning vision, strategy, and team member activities to deliver transformational outcomes.• Developed over 125 new stores / year at Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins.• Increased Caribou Coffee Co. portfolio by 50% in two years taking store count from 300 to 465 with net sales growth of 75%($160M to $235M). Led to successful IPO in Sept 2005.DEVELOPER OF PEOPLE by building on individual strengths and facilitating growth opportunities.• Developed/promoted 16 team members to positions of greater responsibility at Dunkin\' and Starbucks.ANALYTICAL by conducting thorough business and store assessments. • Gathered field data from top to bottom performing stores including sales, profits, demographics, real estate, and competitor data then identifying trends and drawing conclusions.

Experience

1. Vice President of Development

   Sizzling Platter, LLC

   Jul 2021 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Leading new store growth, relocations, and remodels for 9 brands across 17 states and Mexico. Developing strategic market plans for entry of brands into new markets. Leading a team of real estate and construction professionals, team of 14.

Education

• Valparaiso University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

Skills

• Multi-Unit
• Franchise Consulting
• Budgets
• Leadership
• Restaurants
• P&L
• Real Estate Development
• Strategy
• Property Management
• Franchising
• Facilities Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Income Statement
• Food Service
• Real Estate
• Location Intelligence
• Negotiation
• Retail
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Team Leadership