Jonathan Foster
Dynamic Executive Operations & Organizational Leader (LSS) | Former NFL Professional Athlete | Engaging Relationship Builder | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Member | Board of Trustees Member
- Role
- Regional Director of Operations at Xponential Fitness
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonathan Foster
I am a dynamic executive leader with 18+ years of proven success in business operations, organizational change management, and cross-departmental collaboration. My leadership philosophy is simple: people first, strategy always, and equity at the core.From managing a $700M+ portfolio at McDonald’s to building high-performing regional teams across Fortune 500 companies, I’ve consistently driven sustainable growth while fostering cultures of trust, inclusivity, and accountability. I believe in hands-on leadership, empowering my teams to excel, celebrating wins together, and ensuring that success is felt across every level of the organization.I thrive at the intersection of strategy and people: aligning business initiatives to bottom-line results, facilitating DEI programs that improve engagement by over 30%, and turning big visions into measurable outcomes. My approach is rooted in consistency, fairness, and enthusiasm because true leadership isn’t just about driving results, it’s about building legacies where people and performance thrive together. Always thankful. Always learning. Always building success stories.
Experience
Regional Director of Operations
Nov 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Drive P&L and EBITDA performance across a multi-unit portfolio through disciplined financial management, forecasting, and actionable insights that strengthen franchisee profitability and brand consistency.• Develop and coach high-performing leaders who execute with precision, accountability, and championship-level culture, ensuring operational excellence feels predictable, not accidental.• Elevate franchisee partnerships through strategic consulting, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making that improve unit economics and long-term growth.• Execute Xponential’s strategic transformation by streamlining operations, enhancing field support systems, and delivering consistent results that reinforce the company’s position as the premier global fitness franchisor.• Strengthen collaboration between franchise owners, corporate operations, and cross-functional support teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and success.
Education
Central State University
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Institute of Strategic Management
Lean Six Sigma - LSS Green Belt, Operations Management / Waste Management
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Certification, Distinguished Executive Leadership
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Coaching
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Business Strategy
- Contract Negotiation
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Strategic Planning
- Enterprise Marketing
- Social Media
- Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- Contract Management
- Managerial Finance
- Operations Management
- Time Management
- Business Analysis
- Strategy
- Strategic Management
- Management
- Team Building
- Project Management
- Financial Reporting
- Staff Supervision
- Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Public Speaking
- Business Development
- Business Consulting
- Event Planning
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