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Real Estate Specialist
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, GA
Reports to: VP, Real Estate & Development
Role type: Exempt
Travel: Up to 40%
About PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels is not just a bagel company—we’re a cultural movement. Our stores are small, our vibes are loud, and our energy is contagious. From signature neon and iconic bullhorns to our “Not Famous but Known” mirror, we’ve reimagined not just how a bagel is created, but how it’s enjoyed: Grip, Rip and Dip! With a cult-like following, massive social presence, and unparalleled collaborations with top companies, partners and Brand Ambassadors PopUp Bagels is defining a new food lifestyle brand.
We keep things simple, but we do them really, really well. And our customers agree.
The Role
The Real Estate Specialist provides essential support to the Real Estate & Development teams in executing the company’s new store growth strategy, assisting with market research, site identification, pipeline management, and document coordination throughout the real estate funnel. The Specialist ensures timely and accurate flow of information between internal teams and external partners to help drive successful company and franchise store openings. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys seeing projects move from concept to store opening.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist the Development & Real Estate team with site identification, market research, and pipeline management.
- Maintain and update the real estate pipeline, tracking key milestones, approvals and deliverables for each potential location.
- Coordinate with brokers, landlords, and consultants to obtain necessary site information for proposed locations.
- Assist with demographic and trade area research using mapping and analytics tools.
- Support preparation of real estate site packages and presentations for Executive Team review.
- Review and summarize key lease terms, amendments, and renewals under supervision.
- Collaborate with internal departments (Legal, Operations, Finance) to ensure smooth handoff of approved sites.
- Maintain real estate databases, electronic filing systems, and internal reporting dashboards.
- Support special projects, market tours, and franchise development initiatives as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, and Competencies:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field, preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in commercial real estate, brokerage, retail development, or related field preferred (internship experience considered).
- Experience in restaurant, retail, or franchise development is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demographic and financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and real estate systems or mapping software (e.g., CoStar, Sitewise, Placer, ESRI) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and proactive work style with strong follow-through
- Travel: Willing to travel up to 40% of time to store locations and corporate offices
- Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, GA
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around retail/restaurant sites for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be comfortable with frequent travel.
- Work environment: This role involves both office-based administrative work and frequent visits to active retail sites. Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases may be required.
Why Join PopUp Bagels?
- Be part of one of the fastest-growing, most buzzworthy food brands in the country - a brand that’s more “lifestyle” than QSR.
- Collaborate with a visionary founder, a passionate leadership team, and culture-defining partners.
- Be part of a growing team from the ground up as the company scales nationally.
Additional Role Note:
The duties of this position may change from time to time. PopUp Bagels reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of PopUp Bagels or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general work level. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
PopUp Bagels is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under other protected statuses or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law.
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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000