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Discover how Leap Brands has delivered the right talent to its clients in a variety of industries

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Chief Marketing Officer

7 Days
Restaurant
$200 million

The client, a full-service restaurant, sought to revamp its marketing strategy to increase guest count frequency, attract new customers, and boost top-line sales. They specifically required expertise in profitability enhancement through retargeting. Leap was tasked with finding a qualified Chief Marketing Officer familiar with the industry and capable of driving these goals.

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Market Coach

30 Days
PE Backed QSR
$20 million

As an emerging brand concept, our client was looking for someone to further expansion across several states. The perfect candidate would possess substantial knowledge of the growing industry, a deep understanding of their target market, as well as the capacity to lead a workforce effectively.

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Director of National Real Estate

7 Days
Entertainment
$200 million

Our client began prioritizing growth and expansion by looking to acquire new spaces around the country. Working with a traditional real estate agent would not effectively serve the specifics of the active entertainment industry. Someone with industry experience as well as real estate knowledge would be better suited for this role. The search would prove to be narrow and Leap was tasked to find the right person for the job.

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General Manager - GM

14 Days
Entertainment
$200 million

A general manager position is essential for the overall functionality of operating a unit. With that being said, the client was looking for a candidate they could trust to run their business safely and efficiently. Due to the industry-specific parameters surrounding this role, Leap was hired to find and secure a pool of qualified candidates.

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Director of Operations

7 Days
Entertainment
$200 million

In this specific interest, a Director of Operations would be responsible for maintaining business operations for the set location within the regional market. The client was targeting someone who could take their Detroit location to new heights. The team was looking for someone who fit their company culture while maintaining professionalism in operating a highly profitable business. Director of Operations professionals are highly sought after in all industries. Their hands-on approach to managing and operating is a valuable skill set for an industry immersed in physical activity. The search efforts were focused on capable individuals with secondary qualifications of experience in the active entertainment industry.

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Director of Operations

7 Days
Restaurant
$300 million

Our client was looking for someone to oversee nine locations in the state of North Carolina. The ideal candidate would have experience in operating and managing multiple locations in the food service industry. The client is targeting someone who goes the extra step to ensure that employees and customers are satisfied.

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Vice President of Operations

60 Days
Grocery
$20 million

Our client was looking for someone who could help generate revenue through new channels. Goals for increasing revenue surrounded the potential acquisition of more units. The ideal candidate would have experience within the industry that could help with corporate expansion. The Vice President of Operations position would serve an essential senior leadership function.

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Vice President of Operations

7 days
Restaurant
$300 million

In this specific instance, our client didn't exactly know they were looking for a Vice President of Operations until the perfect candidate was presented to them.

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District Manager

14 Days
QSR
Multi-brand franchisee

The new hire would need to possess the ability to lead and manage the existing units, as well as leading growth in other areas of business. The ideal candidate would have experience with diverse brands, proving their ability to manage several concepts.

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Chief Executive Officer

60 Days
Health
$20 million

Our client was a private equity backed wellness concept looking for someone to lead franchise growth. The ideal candidate would have both industry experience and proven success in growing a franchise division. Traditional sourcing efforts proved difficult in finding the person with a background fitting the role. Our team was able to ask professionals in their network for referrals, officially beginning the full cycle recruitment process.

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Director of Facilities

30 Days
Beauty
14 units

Our client was looking to fill a Director of Facilities that would be responsible for the oversight over several units ensuring their smooth operation. The oversight is specific and requires close attention to detail. The ideal candidate would have specific interest and experience in the beauty industry.

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Project Manager- Ops

30 Days
Coffee Concept
$5 million

This franchise concept is fast growing and is prioritizing building a long lasting team that responds well to fast paced expansion. Due to this client’s exceptional workplace culture, the ideal candidate must easily fit within this environment.

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Vice President of Operations

30 Days
Quick & Full Service Restaurants
1000+ employees

Our client was looking to replace the current Vice President of Operations with someone who could bring a fresh perspective to the team. Their team began prioritizing growth and expansion and needed someone to lead that charge.

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Chief Executive Officer

A few days
Commercial Cleaning
$150 million

Our client was looking to replace their CEO as their industry standards were beginning to shift. The goal of this hire would be to reorganize and refresh the dynamic of upper management. Leap was tasked to find their replacement and provide them with the opportunity to grow and succeed.

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Executive Assistant

14 Days
Coffee Concept
15 locations

Our client was looking for someone to directly report to an executive. The ideal candidate will assist with all responsibilities related to growth and business development. The position required a unique understanding of the brand and a strong willingness to adapt.

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Vice President of Company Operations

90 Days
Health
3 units

The client for this role was looking for someone with experience in a niche industry. The ideal candidate would have an adaptive work ethic, managing multi-unit operations while leading company expansion efforts. The candidate should be equipped to handle acquisitions, rebrands and ownership conversions.

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District Manager

14 Days
QSR
$50 million

Our private equity client was in need of a multi unit operator to take over their Buffalo, NY market. The unit system was stable and financially backed, needing someone to take them to the next level.

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Director of Operations

30 Days
FSR
300 locations

This client had concerns for the locations in this region and needed a fresh face to rework their South Carolina market. The staff at the location needed to be motivated and the operational practices refined. The ideal candidate would have experience managing a team prioritizing regrowth.

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General Manager

30 Days
QSR
$200 million

This role primarily focused on finding a candidate that would be comfortable overseeing multiple locations in a busy regional market. The ideal candidate would be hungry to learn and expand on their career knowledge. The client was looking to have this role filled quickly as a managerial shift sparks expansion.

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Registered Nurse

A few days
Healthcare
1,000-5,000 employees

Our client, a cancer and blood treatment center, was looking for a registered nurse that had specific experience with oncology patients. This nurse would have well rounded nursing experience in oncology to best serve patients and the sensitive nature of their diagnosis.

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Chief Executive Officer

59 Days
Active Entertainment
$10MM

Our client was looking for a strategic leader from the fitness industry with a strong background in youth sports. The most qualified candidate would have experience building out systems and infrastructure, taking smaller companies to the next level with heavy focus on expansion.

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Area Manager

30 Days
Coffee Concept
25 locations

The client was looking for someone to manage several units in one of the biggest market performing regions for the brand. The ideal candidate would possess the attitude to lead an up and coming brand while fielding the everyday demands of managing business operations.

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Director of Operations

30 Days
Full Service Restaurant
300 Locations

Becoming a nationwide brand, there was a need to expand through different areas of the United States. Due to the expansion, our client was looking for someone equipped to improve an underperforming regional market.

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Director of Culinary

30 Days
Full Service Restaurants
4 Locations

The client was looking for someone capable of overseeing and assuming responsibility as director of culinary for four different locations. The areas where the roles were based are diverse and demanded someone familiar with the region.

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Controller

7 Days
Quick Service Restaurant
25 Units

The client was looking for someone to oversee all of their 25 units as part of their finance department. For a brand this large, finances play a huge part in the daily business operations and require someone to closely monitor their functions. The ideal candidate would have experience with a finance department for a national brand.

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General Manager

30 Days
Quick Service Restaurants
$200+ million

The client was originally looking for someone to take on as a district manager, honing more responsibilities than a typical general manager. The ideal candidate would be responsible for managing a team of individuals and improving the daily processes.

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General Manager

30 Days
Quick Service Restaurant
330 Unit Locations

The client was looking for someone to rework the culture for this region, ultimately driving an increase in overall revenue. The national brand was looking for a qualified individual to maintain the values of the brand while expanding on initiatives and strategies for growth.

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Marketing Manager

14 Days
Active Entertainment
10 million dollar company

Our client needed someone who would be responsible for raising brand awareness and growing clientele base. The brand is relatively new and has room for growth and improvement in all regions of the country. The ideal candidate will have passion for active entertainment and experience marketing a brand.

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Cheif Executive Officer

A few days
Fast Casual Restaurant
$100mm+ in systemwide sales

The objective for this role was to find someone to replace the standing CEO, with visions of revenue growth in the future. The goal for this new hire was to increase EBITDA from $7mm to $10mm, as well as to introduce private equity transactions for brand expansions.

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Licensed Practical Nurses & Registered Nurse

3 Weeks
Healthcare
5,000 employees across 25 offices

The client is a premier service provider specializing in oncology for patients across the Northeast. The centers aim for excellence in patient care and care affordability. The team was looking for a set of professionals with experience in the industry equipped to serve a vast network of patients.

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Director of Operations

30 Days
Healthcare
200-500 employees

Our client was looking for an individual who would be capable of working across different corporate departments. This candidate in this role will serve as a liaison between the nursing teams and corporate departments ensuring efficient workplace practices.

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Director of Development

2 weeks
Pet Care
Statewide Service Provider

This company is a non profit organization serving the pet care industry and requires passionate and qualified individuals to properly run the organization. This position would require the candidate to raise and manage funds for expansion and growth.

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General Manager

21 Days
Quick Service Restaurant
$5 million

Our client was looking for an individual to manage the day to day operations of one location in a specific market. The candidate would need to have food service experience and a mindset concerning business operations. The national brand was working on expansion and growth and needed a strong leader in this region.

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Director of Operations

30 Days
Quick Service Restaurant
200+ Locations

Our client was looking for someone who was equipped with skills in operations that could take the concept to the next level of customer excellence. The ideal candidate would have experience in the industry and the mindset to favor growth and initiative. The area where this role was located provided a unique opportunity to advance within the organization.

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Regional Director of Operations

30 Days
Full Service Restaurant
Est. $300 million

This client has dedicated a lot of time and resources to rebranding and restructuring the leadership team to hopefully foster growth and change. For this role, our client was looking for fresh talent with a modern mindset to change the way the operations department is run.

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