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General Manager

Wendy’s (DBA Saren Restaurants Inc.) | Full-Time | 50 hrs/week

Lead the Business. Build Leaders. Drive Results.

Saren Restaurants is an award-winning, family-owned Wendy’s franchise organization looking for a proven General Manager who thinks like an operator.

This role is for leaders who:

• Own results end-to-end
• Think strategically, not reactively
• Develop people while driving performance
• Know how to run a business, not just a shift

If you’ve successfully led a QSR operation and are ready for real autonomy, real expectations, and real upside, we should talk.

What You Get

Compensation & Benefits

We pay for results—and we’re transparent about it.

• Competitive base salary: $60,000 – $62,000
• Monthly performance bonus up to $1,000 (based on controllable results)
• Total annual compensation potential: $72,000-$74,000+
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Rx insurance (eligible after 30 days)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Thanksgiving & Christmas OFF and PAID
• Free meals every shift
• Recognition programs, incentives, and performance contests
• Ongoing, personal and professional training and development

This role is designed for operators who want ownership, accountability, and upside—not micromanagement.

The Role: Full Ownership of the Business

As General Manager, everything inside the four walls is yours to lead—people, performance, culture, and results.

You will:

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership and crew team
• Set expectations, hold accountability, and elevate talent
• Execute Wendy’s operating systems with discipline and consistency
• Drive sales through operational excellence and team engagement
• Own controllable costs and profitability
• Analyze and manage the restaurant’s P&L
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, labor, and legal standards
• Create a culture where guests return and employees grow

This is not a role where success is handed to you—you create it.

What “Strong Fit” Looks Like

This is not an entry-level position.

Required:

• 3+ years as a General Manager (or equivalent) in QSR or fast-paced restaurant environment
• Demonstrated success managing people, sales, and profitability
• Strong understanding of labor, food cost, and operational controls
• Experience reading and managing a P&L
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Open availability, including weekends and holidays
• Reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to pass a background check

You should be comfortable:

• Making decisions independently
• Holding others accountable
• Leading through standards—not emotion
• Working in a performance-driven environment

Who Thrives Here

You’ll thrive at Saren Restaurants if you:

• Think ahead instead of reacting
• Care about how results are achieved, not just the numbers
• Take pride in developing future leaders
• Want to run a business—not be micromanaged
• Are looking for a platform, not just a job

About Saren Restaurants

Saren Restaurants is a family-owned Wendy’s franchise organization operating multiple locations. Our mission goes beyond food—we create opportunity, stability, and growth for our people and communities.

Give us consistency, integrity, and effort—and we’ll give you the tools to run a multi-million-dollar business and build a lasting career.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to lead with accountability, clarity, and purpose—apply now.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is with an independently owned Wendy’s franchise. Compensation and benefits may vary from company-owned locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• restaurant management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person