Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Public QSR Platform Expansion

Lead a public company through national QSR growth, franchising, acquisitions, and shareholder value creation.We are transforming an existing publicly traded quick-service restaurant company into a national multi-brand platform through franchise expansion, corporate growth, acquisitions, and operational excellence.We are also positioned to act with the precision and urgency of an activist campaign—unlocking value, restructuring where needed, and driving market confidence.We are seeking a public-company caliber CEO who has successfully scaled brands, managed investor relations, executed deals, and delivered shareholder value.This role is for a strategic operator AND capital markets leader.⸻Your Mandate✅ Lead the national rollout of a high-growth QSR concept (starting with plant-based fast food)✅ Build a scalable franchise platform and corporate-owned unit model✅ Execute acquisitions, brand conversions, and platform consolidation across Canada✅ Drive operational excellence, unit economics, and EBITDA expansion✅ Lead public market strategy: earnings calls, analysts, compliance, disclosures✅ Build investor confidence and institutional relationships✅ Act as the strategic driver of shareholder value—activist-level performance mindset✅ Build and lead a top-tier executive team across Operations, Finance, and Development✅ Partner with the Board on capital allocation, M&A, and growth strategy⸻What You Bring • Prior CEO/President/COO experience in a public company OR executive with direct exposure to public markets • Proven success leading QSR, franchise, or multi-unit retail growth • Track record of scaling nationally or internationally • Experience with M&A, roll-ups, conversions, or master franchise deals • Strong capital markets experience (investor relations, earnings, disclosure, capital raises) • Deep understanding of franchise models and operational performance • Can operate with private equity discipline and activist urgency • Entrepreneurial builder who can also perform under regulatory scrutiny⸻Compensation & Incentive Structure💼 Competitive public company executive base program💰 Short- and long-term performance bonus structure📈 Significant equity / option participation (aligned with shareholder value creation)🏗 Platform, capital backing, and pipeline of deals ready to deploy🚀 Full support from board and major shareholders⸻Why This Role Is DifferentThis is not a maintenance CEO role.This is a transformation and expansion mandate.Most CEOs run a brand.You will build an entire platform.Most CEOs respond to markets.You will shape the market—and shareholder value.Most CEOs avoid activists.You will lead like one.We are looking for a visionary dealmaker, disciplined operator, and public-company leader who knows how to build scale AND unlock value.⸻If you are ready to build Canada’s next major QSR platform—while leading a public company with activist-level performance…👉 Apply or reach out confidentially. Conversations are discreet.