Russ Holland
About Russ Holland
Russ Holland serves as the Vice President of Real Estate QSR at Inspire Brands, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in real estate within the quick-service restaurant sector, having previously held various positions at Waffle House, Inc.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Russ Holland serves as the Vice President of Real Estate QSR at Inspire Brands, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from Sandy Springs, GA, where he leads a team dedicated to driving Net Unit Growth for two quick-service restaurant brands. His responsibilities include optimizing real estate assets and ensuring timely openings and successful completion of development agreements. Holland focuses on building meaningful relationships with the franchisee community, which enhances the site selection process.
Previous Experience at Waffle House, Inc.
Before joining Inspire Brands, Russ Holland worked at Waffle House, Inc. for a total of nine years. He began as a Junior Real Estate Representative from 2007 to 2009, then progressed to a Real Estate Representative from 2009 to 2016. In 2016, he became the Vice President of Real Estate, a role he held until 2019. During his tenure, he was involved in various aspects of real estate operations, contributing to the company's growth in the Greater Atlanta Area and Norcross, GA.
Education and Academic Background
Russ Holland studied at the University of Georgia, specifically at the Terry College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Economics. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in business principles that support his career in real estate within the quick-service restaurant industry.
Focus on Franchisee Relationships
In his current role at Inspire Brands, Russ Holland emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with the franchisee community. This focus is integral to enhancing the site selection process, which is crucial for the expansion and success of the brands under Inspire. His approach aims to create a collaborative environment that benefits both the company and its franchise partners.
Leadership in Real Estate Development
Russ Holland plays a key role in leading his team to ensure the timely openings of new locations and the successful completion of development agreements at Inspire Brands. His leadership involves calibrating across all development functions and operations, which is essential for driving growth and optimizing real estate assets within the organization.