Nicholas Cacaci

**** ******** **** **** *** Bethesda, MD 20814 203-***-**** ac685w@r.postjobfree.com

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Proactive leader with 18+ years of proven track record improving operations, revenue, and profitability. Refined business acumen and exemplary interpersonal skills, with the ability to generate, grasp and put into application new concepts, methods, and technological ideas. Facilitates a team approach to achieve organizational objectives, increase productivity, and enhance employee morale. Possesses analytical and problem resolution skills. Driven to exceed expectations.

Core Competencies

Commercial Real Estate Franchising Lease Administration Negotiations

Interior Design Operations Management Project Management

Business Development Site Selection Location Intelligence Sales

Professional Experience

SUBWAY – Greater NYC Area

Regional Leasing Director 2016 - present

Responsible for the leasing portfolio of 500+ Subway restaurants, and accountable for managing all franchise partner, landlord, and franchisor system relationships throughout Greater NYC. Oversee site selection of under-performing store relocations and new locations throughout the territory.

Executed over 100 new & renewal leasing transactions for a total of approximately 100,000 square feet with an overall lease value of over $5MM. Secured revenues over $4MM for the company through successful lease transactions.

Protected franchise partner & franchisor interest through a deep understanding of legal clauses & commercial real estate law; led complex, multi-party lease negotiations.

SUBWAY – Greater NYC Area

Regional Operations Manager 2012 - 2016

Accountable for the performance of a $15MM restaurant portfolio of Subway restaurants. Ensured that management teams are performing job responsibilities and meeting expectations at optimum levels.

Successfully coached and developed staff, management, and franchise partners.

Turned around 100+ under-performing locations through operational excellence, increasing territory sales by over 15%, resulting in greater franchisee profitability and royalty revenue.

Launched creative local marketing campaigns to drive customer traffic and sales.

THE SHADOW ROOM - Middletown, CT

Owner/Operator 2009 – 2013

Designed, developed, and started up an upscale cocktail lounge and art space. Directed all daily operations, spearheaded marketing & promotions, and hired, trained, and managed all staff.

Created original lounge concept and turned the concept into a successful, profitable business with annual sales over $750,000.

Increased awareness and expanded clientele through aggressive search engine optimization and social media.

MEGA WRAPS – Hartford / Middletown, CT

Franchisee / Operator 2004 – 2009

Developed and managed two quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving wraps, salads, soups, and smoothies. Identified/analyzed market trends, and created local marketing campaigns.

Expanded a Canadian QSR franchise into the US, creating a profitable American concept.

Designed, constructed, leased, and operated both restaurants, and redesigned the menu.

SUBWAY – Greater NYC Area

Franchise Business Consultant 2001 – 2004

Successfully opened over 200 Subway sandwich shops and grew an assigned territory.

Assigned to new outlets, and raised operations scores and sales drastically.

Trained, developed, and mentored new franchisees in all aspects of business operations.

Developed and implemented innovative local and in-store grand opening promotions.

Education

B.S. Business Administration/Management – Sacred Heart University

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