Rod Lucio

Conducted new site acquisition and development in Arizona, Nevada, and California.

Led site acquisition and development in AZ, CO, and TX (Dallas - Fort Worth) for start up Birdcall restaurants, a division of Gastamo Group Restaurants. Birdcall development model included Drive Thru ground up and conversions, space lease, and co-brand locations in Whole Foods. Responsibilities included market development strategy, management of a multi-state broker network, LOI and contract negotiations, market tours and site selection approval.

Conducted new site acquisition and development in six Western states including CA, AZ, NV, UT, ID, and OR, for both corporate and franchisee expansion. Worked closely with all development disciplines including Design, Construction, Operations, Legal and Real Estate. Managed a multi state broker network, conducted LOI and contract negotiations, conducted market tours and approved site selection. Managed Real Estate Committee Approval process including composition of Decision Logic, final approval documents, and committee presentation.

Commenced site acquisition and development with a franchisee led development model.

Conducted corporate acquisition and development in Southern California for Pei Wei Asian Diners.

Conducted corporate acquisition and development in five Western States including CA, AZ, NV, UT and ID. High growth fast paced work environment. Worked closely with all development disciplines including Design, Construction, Operations, Legal and Architecture. Managed a multi-state broker network, conducted LOI and contract negotiations, conducted market tours and site approval tours. Managed Real Estate approval process including composition of Decision Logic, final approval documents, final package to Senior Management. Tasked with rolling the brand out into two new markets, Idaho and Utah. Selected to roll Chipotle out into their first West Coast Mall locations and achieved deals at Topanga Plaza (Westfield - Los Angeles) San Francisco Centre, and the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. Department leader in signings and openings.

Conducted Corporate acquisition and development in Southern California from Kern County south to San Diego County. Transactions included space lease, purchase and ground lease. High growth fast paced work environment. Worked closely with all development disciplines including Design, Construction, Operations, Legal and Architecture. Managed multiple broker network, conducted LOI and contract negotiations, conducted market tours and site approval tours. Managed Real Estate Committee Approval process including composition of Decision Logic, final approval documents, and committee presentation. Rolled out brand into their first drive thru (Walnut CA). Department leader in signings and openings.