Provided due diligence, market research, financial modelling necessary to recommend and approve investments totaling $26.5M in new store development resulting in the creation of 700 jobs and $40 M in annual revenue. Successfully, managed a network of real estate brokers to achieve desired lease structure, economic terms, space turnover and market penetration Expanded Caribou’s new Coffee and Bagels Concept by 20 locations, researched and lead the development of the Caribou Cabin Drive Thru concept resulting opening five new locations within 15 months of the introduction of the idea of the concept. Created and implemented strategic plans to add store count in existing midwestern and southeastern markets. Developed and implemented Caribou Coffees Analog Sales projection model utilizing analytics and site scoring. Developed and maintain peer relationships with the CEO, SVP – Supply Chain, VP – operations, VP Licensing