Full-Time

Manager – IT Services

Posted on 5/11/2026

KBP Brands

KBP Brands

501-1,000 employees

Franchisee operating KFC, Taco Bell, SONIC

No salary listed

Leawood, KS, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
LDAP
Computer Networking
Zendesk
Requirements
  • 5+ years of IT support and service desk experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Experience working with IT ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Freshdesk, Zendesk, or similar platforms
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and support tools
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and identity/access management concepts
  • Experience supporting IT hardware including laptops, desktops, peripherals, and end-user equipment
  • Foundational networking troubleshooting skills and experience supporting audio/visual or conference room technology
Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily IT support operations and manage third-party support resources
  • Serve as an escalation point for high-severity or complex support issues
  • Provide hands-on support for in-office technology needs that cannot be resolved remotely
  • Develop standardized support procedures, workflows, and knowledge articles
  • Monitor and report on IT support metrics, service levels, and user experience feedback
  • Continually improve ticketing system capabilities and support processes
  • Foster a customer service-oriented culture across IT support operations
  • Support Tier 0 support initiatives leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
Desired Qualifications
  • ITIL 4 Foundation certification or equivalent experience is preferred

KBP Brands owns and operates a large portfolio of franchised quick-service restaurants, including KFC, Taco Bell, Arby’s, and SONIC Drive-In locations. The company generates revenue by managing daily restaurant operations and selling food and beverages directly to the public across more than 30 states. Unlike many smaller operators, KBP scales rapidly by acquiring existing multi-unit restaurant groups and offering equity ownership to its operational leaders to ensure long-term performance. Its goal is to continue expanding its footprint as one of the largest franchise operators in the United States through aggressive acquisition and new restaurant construction.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Overland Park, Kansas

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired 78 SONICs in 2024, becoming fourth-largest with 164 locations.
  • Diversified to 119 Arby's and 85 SONICs, reducing Yum! Brands reliance.
  • Ranked No. 4 on Franchise Times 200 with $1.34B sales in 2023.

What critics are saying

  • KFC 7% same-store sales drop in Q1 2025 hits 832 locations revenue.
  • Arby's 3G remodeling at $500K per 119 units strains cash flow.
  • Yum! enforces 15% digital quota, risking non-renewal for 70% portfolio.

What makes KBP Brands unique

  • KBP Brands acquires underperforming restaurants, turning them profitable across brands.
  • Operates 147 dual-brand units like KFC/Taco Bell for operational efficiency.
  • Offers equity to key leaders, inspired by Pete Harman, fostering partnership.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2026
KBP Brands acquires 78 SONIC restaurants, becomes fourth-largest franchisee with 164 locations

KBP Brands has acquired 78 SONIC drive-in locations across Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, expanding its SONIC footprint to 164 restaurants in eight states. The acquisition makes KBP the fourth largest franchisee in the SONIC system. This marks KBP's second SONIC purchase in less than two years. The locations were previously owned by Inspire Brands, with whom KBP has partnered since 2021. The deal adds 1,600 employees to KBP's workforce. KBP Brands operates more than 1,100 KFC, Taco Bell, Arby's and SONIC restaurants across 32 states, generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual sales. The company first added SONIC to its portfolio in August 2024.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2021
KBP Foods, LLC recognized as one of the 10 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains and one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Businesses in North America

KBP Foods, a KBP Investments company, has been named one of the 10 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains and one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Businesses in North America.