Vice President of Capital and Revenue, and Director of Commercial Lender Relations at Donut Holdings Inc – Denver, Colorado

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(VP of Capital Markets / Financing Director / Capital Acquisition Director) with opportunity for rapid growth and promotion to President of Capital and Revenue & Vice President of Commercial Lender Relations.
ROLE SUMMARY - “Chief Money Getter”
The Vice President of Capital and Revenue & Director of Commercial Lender Relations is the primary architect of all financing for both MLJ LuxDesign Builders ultra-luxury residential construction and LaMar’s franchise expansion.
They source, structure, negotiate, and close every type of capital needed, including:
• Construction loans for $5M-$70M+ ultra-luxury homes (e.g., Cherry Hills Village, Colorado Golf Club, and other High Net Income Developments and Neighborhoods for High Net Worth Individuals seeking an Ultra Luxury Custom Home.
• Capital for new ultra luxury spec builds, showroom & design center projects, and large land acquisitions
• Financing for new LaMar’s Donuts Corporate Headquarters, corporate locations and franchise expansions
• Working capital lines, equipment loans, SBA financing, and investor capital
• Building deep and lasting lender and investor relationships
Their goal: Secure the lowest cost, fastest, most flexible capital to fuel rapid growth across both enterprises.
LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee and MLJ LuxDesign Builders are entering a high-velocity expansion phase, scaling from 25 locations to 200+ per year. This position is the strategic leader responsible for securing all financing necessary for new store development, construction, equipment, and franchisee funding.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Capital Acquisition & Lender Relations
• Build and maintain relationships with top national lenders: SBA banks, commercial banks, community banks or financial institutions, equipment lessors, specialty franchise lenders, private credit, and alternative funding.
• Negotiate preferred lending programs for franchisees with pre-approved terms.
• Develop lender presentations, underwriting packages, and financing toolkits.
• Secure construction loans for corporate flagship stores and development pipeline.
II. Franchisee Financing Programs
• Create and manage Approved Lender Network.
• Build a franchise financing guide including:
o Unit economics
o Operating performance benchmarks
o Cash requirements
o Start-up cost matrix
o Pro-forma templates
o Projections

• Work directly with franchise candidates to prepare them for lender underwriting.

III. Corporate Funding Strategy
• Identify and secure corporate lines of credit, working capital, and expansion capital.
• Structure leaseback and equipment financing programs.
• Support M&A lending, asset-backed facilities, and franchise system credit enhancements.
IV. Development & Operations Funding
• Partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Operations to:
o Forecast capital needs
o Manage draw schedules
o Ensure financing aligns with development timelines

• Oversee capital flow for 200+ annual openings.
• Seek financing for Ultra Custom Luxury Homes
V. Financial Modeling & Underwriting
• Produce pro-formas, NPV/IRR models, and lender-ready financials.
• Evaluate franchisee financial qualifications and multi-unit expansion capabilities.
• Seek Financing for Ultra Luxury Custom Home Builds ranging from $3 Million to $70 Million for markets such as Cherry Hills Village, Castle Pines Village, Colorado Golf Club, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, and other High Net Income Developments and Neighborhoods for Professional Athletes, Politicians, CEO’s and other High Net Worth Individuals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Deep knowledge of SBA 7(a) & 504 lending, construction finance, term loans, and equipment leasing.
• Strong relationships across national franchise lending networks.
• High financial intelligence: underwriting, modeling, risk assessment.
• Executive communication - can speak to CEOs, CFOs and bankers.
• Ability to support high-growth, multi-unit, multi-continent franchise expansion.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• 7 to 15 years in franchise lending, commercial banking, capital markets, or private credit, real estate finance, franchise lending, or capital markets.
• Proven track record structuring financing for multi-unit restaurant, retail, or franchise concepts.
• Strong relationships with Live Oak, Celtic Bank, Huntington, Wintrust, Balboa, Ascentium, Chase Franchise Division, or similar.
• Track record securing $25M-$200M+ in financing across construction or franchise sectors.
• Deep understanding of:
o SBA 7(a) & 504
o ground-up construction loans
o DSCR lending
o equipment financing
o RLOCs & credit facilities
o private lenders & debt funds
o Strong financial modeling and underwriting expertise.
o Existing relationships with major national lenders.
o Exceptional negotiation skills.
o CPA, MBA, or advanced finance credential.

COMPENSATION
• Base: $150,000 to $220,000
• Bonus: $50,000 to $150,000+ based on store financing volume
• Benefits: Full package + travel + executive/performance incentives

CANDIDATE SCORECARD

Competency: Weight: What Great Looks Like:

Lender Network: 20% Comes with relationships across 10 to 20 national lenders
Financial Modeling: 15% Expert in underwriting, capital stack, pro-formas
Executive Presence: 10% Can represent LaMar’s with lenders & investors
Project Management: 10% Can manage 200+ financing projects/year
Speed & Initiative: 10% Proactive, aggressive, organized, high output
Franchise Lending Expertise: 25% 10+ years in SBA/construction/franchise loans
Franchise Development Alignment: 10% Understands unit-level economics & multi-unit growth
Passing Score: 85%+

CASE STUDIES

Candidate capable of preparing 24-hour case:
• Build a pro-forma for a new LaMar’s location
• Recommend a financing structure
• Present to CEO/CFO and Financial Institutions/Banks/Credit Unions or Hard Money Lenders and Private Lenders.
Why This Role Is a Career-Defining Opportunity
This is a capital architect role at the intersection of ultra-luxury real estate, national franchise expansion, and personal brand-driven development.
A candidate should want this position for five compelling reasons:
1. Become the Architect of Two High-Growth Capital Engines
Most finance roles sit inside one vertical.
This role controls two:
• MLJ LuxDesign Builders
• Ultra-luxury custom homes ranging from $3M to $70M+
• Ground-up construction, spec homes, private estates and Gated Secured Developments
• Financing structures include:
o Construction-to-perm loans
o Spec & portfolio lines
o High-net-worth private banking
o Jumbo and bespoke credit facilities
o Multi-property collateralization
LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee
• National + global franchise expansion
• 25 → 200+ units per year trajectory
• Financing includes:
o SBA 7(a) & 504
o Equipment leasing & leasebacks
o Revolving credit & LOCs
o Corporate growth capital
o Franchisee multi-unit expansion facilities
Very few roles allow you to design capital stacks across both $500k franchise units and $70M private luxury estates. That breadth alone makes this role rare.
2. Not Executing Deals - You Are Designing the System
This is not a transactional role.
You will:
• Design repeatable financing systems
• Create approved lender networks
• Pre-negotiate preferred terms
• Build institutional-grade lender relationships
• Establish MLJ & LaMar’s as bankable platforms, not one-off borrowers
You are effectively building a private internal capital markets division.
Experience is:
• Highly portable
• Extremely marketable
• Rare outside of PE-backed or founder-led empires
3. Sit at the Table With High Net Worth Individuals
You report directly to the CEO and have direct access to the CFO, meaning:
• Strategic involvement, not back-office execution
• Input on:
o Expansion pacing
o Capital deployment
o Risk appetite
o Geographic growth
• Influence over:
o Real estate strategy
o Franchise strategy
o Corporate structuring
You are shaping the company, not servicing it.
4. Prestige + Complexity Without Big-Bank Politics
This role offers the intellectual challenge and deal size of:
• Private banking
• Commercial real estate finance
• Franchise capital markets
…but without:
• Endless credit committees
• Internal politics
• Fragmented authority
• Competing internal incentives
You are judged on results:
• Capital secured
• Deals closed
• Systems built
• Speed and quality of execution
5. Career & Financial Upside Is Exponential
This role scales with the company and provides unlimited opportunities for advancement and growth.
Near-Term
• Executive compensation
• Performance bonuses tied to capital deployed
• Optional participation in all facets
Medium-Term
• Team build-out beneath you
• De facto Head of Capital Markets
• Increased authority over:
o Corporate credit
o Development finance
o Portfolio leverage
Long-Term
• Platform experience leads to:
o CFO / Chief Capital Officer roles
o PE-backed leadership roles
o Office leadership
o Independent capital advisory or fund formation
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This job posting will remain open until 3/20/2026 and will be extended if necessary