The Best Executive Search Firms for Restaurants
Experienced and Adaptable
What Makes DUA the Best
Specialization
Every position has unique requirements, which is why our recruiters approach every search from a different angle. From multi-unit franchisees to corporate franchisors, what makes an ideal candidate into a perfect one depends on the responsibilities and unique challenges present in the role.
Our Guarantee
At DUA, you’re not just another client or candidate. We our recruiting team takes the time to get to know everyone we talk to, so we get the whole picture, not just what a resume says. We also keep in touch with our clients and placed candidates long after the search is completed to ensure everyone is happy even after the placement is finalized. This is why over half of our clients are candidates we previously worked with.
Our Approach
Every leadership hire is unique, so we create a custom, data-driven recruiting strategy for each search. We prioritize respectful, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, as reflected in our personalized approach. Understanding that a great hire goes beyond the resume, we focus on cultural alignment to ensure long-term success.
What Makes the Best Candidate?
Segment, Culture & Growth Stage
A 25‑unit fast‑casual brand rolling out its first franchise agreements needs a very different leadership profile than a 300‑unit QSR preparing for an IPO roadshow—and both diverge sharply from the needs of a polished‑casual group rebooting after a private‑equity buy‑in. We begin by plotting your exact trajectory—emerging, scaling, or exit‑ready—and overlaying service model complexity, unit economics, and capital structure. From there we dissect cultural DNA: guest‑first mentality, entrepreneurial autonomy, systems‑driven rigor, or innovation‑at‑all‑costs. Once those layers are clear, we benchmark search firms for segment specialisation, network density at your growth stage, and a documented record of filling analogous roles. The result is a shortlist of partners whose methodology, candidate pipeline, and pace sync perfectly with your strategic goals and brand heartbeat
