Analyst - Operations Analytics

Inspire Brands
Atlanta, GA

The Operations Analyst will� be responsible for� analyzing data from the full operational funnel, including operations, guest experience, people, and real estate development for a hospitality company.� Identifying� data-driven decision opportunities, and operational process improvements that deliver increased revenue and/or cost savings across multiple organizations will be key responsibilities. This role will focus on conducting� operational� performance analysis,� utilizing� data science models to deliver new insights� and strategy, supporting development of� restaurant focused� and Executive level dashboards, and collaborating with a significant� amount� of cross-functional teams to� optimize� business processes and enhance operational efficiency.�

*This position is required onsite 4 days per week, typically Monday- Thursday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Franchise Performance Analytics� - Analyze restaurant operations data; partner with Franchisee Business Consultants to support franchisee performance reviews, territory insights, and operator decision-making; deliver ad hoc and proactive insights.�

Dashboarding & Reporting- Support� building,� maintaining, and evolving� dashboards and recurring reporting using Power BI� and� SQL; ensure clear interpretation, storytelling, and actionability of metrics

Real Estate & Development Analytics� - Support real estate and development initiatives through site performance analysis, post-open evaluations, remodel insights, and market-level performance trends.�

Process Improvement &� CrossFunctional� Partnership� - Identify� inefficiencies, recommend process improvements or automation, and collaborate with Operations, Development, Finance, IT, and Analytics partners to deliver� end‑to‑end� solutions

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:� 4 yr degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field�

Preferred:� � MBA,� Master's degree in Business� Analytics, MS in Statistics, or related field� �

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Minimum:� 1+ yrs of experience in operations analytics, business analytics, or related analytical roles�

- Experience delivering insights and recommendations to multiple stakeholders is required�
-� Previous� experience with data visualization tools, especially Power BI, is a plus�
-� Proficiency� in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables) is required�
- Experience with SQL and database query tools is� a plus�

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,� SKILLS� or ABILITIES

� � Demonstrated� ability to apply structured, critical reasoning to ambiguous business questions—framing problems, testing assumptions, and translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations�

•� Naturally� data curious —proactively exploring trends, anomalies, and root causes beyond the� initial� request to deepen understanding and improve recommendations

• Knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation from relational databases�

• Comfortable making recommendations with imperfect or incomplete data.�

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences�

• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines�

• Personal integrity, humility, an appreciation for the power of true teamwork�

• Brings� a strong sense� of accountability, is eager to contribute beyond core responsibilities, and views new challenges as opportunities to learn and grow


Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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