Hi M***w, I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your impressive track record as Director of Operations at S***’s S***es and your extensive multi‐unit leadership and P&L management experience. I’m partnering with G***s H***y G***p,a fast-growing franchise operator in the Midwest,to find a Regional Director of Operations who can drive performance across multiple restaurants, develop strategic plans, and mentor high-performing teams. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this opportunity further? Looking forward to your thoughts. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***w, Great to hear from you,and I agree, your multi‐unit ops and P&L leadership at S***’s S***es aligns perfectly with what G***s H***y G***p is looking for. Here’s a bit more about the Regional Director of Operations role and why it could be a strong next step for you: Role Highlights • Oversee performance and operational excellence across 10+ Midwest restaurant locations, ensuring consistent guest satisfaction and quality standards • Drive revenue growth through strategic planning, P&L forecasting, cost controls and profitability optimization • Mentor and coach restaurant managers and district leaders, building a pipeline of high-performing leaders and a strong culture of service • Lead cross-functional initiatives such as new restaurant openings, technology integration and continuous improvement projects Why G***s H***y G***p? • Career Growth: Clear progression from Regional Director to VP of Operations, backed by robust leadership development and training programs • Resources & Support: Dedicated Operations Excellence team, advanced analytics tools, travel budget for on-site visits and a strong network of peers • Competitive Package: Market‐leading base salary + annual bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) match and opportunities for performance‐based incentives Does this align with what you’re looking for? I’d love to walk you through the details and hear more about your goals. I’m available this Wednesday between 2:00,4:00 PM CST or Thursday 9:00,11:00 AM CST. If those times don’t work, just let me know your availability and I’ll do my best to accommodate. Looking forward to your thoughts! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***w, Thanks for asking. For the Regional Director of Operations role, we’re targeting a base salary in the $130,000,$150,000 range, plus an annual bonus opportunity (around 15% of base), comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) match. As for travel, you can expect roughly 30,40%,typically 2,3 days a week on site across the Midwest region, with occasional overnights for new-unit openings and quarterly leadership offsites. I’ve penciled you in for Wednesday at 3:00 PM CST. I’ll send over a calendar invite shortly,let me know if anything changes. Looking forward to diving deeper then! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***w, Great question. G***s H***y G***p doesn’t have a formal, company‐wide relocation package for this role, but we do handle relocation requests on a case-by-case basis,if you need to move within the Midwest footprint, let me know your situation and we’ll see what support makes sense. As for travel, the 30,40% cadence is during your initial ramp (new-unit openings, leadership alignment, etc.). Once your territories and teams are fully established, most Regional Directors see travel drop to roughly 20%,with the freedom to structure on-site visits around key milestones rather than weekly rounds. Looking forward to our chat Wednesday at 3:00 PM CST. I’ll send the calendar invite shortly. Let me know if you’d like any additional details beforehand! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain