Yanal Hanieh

Results-driven General Manager with 8+ years leading high-volume IHOP franchises across 5 states. Expert in P&L ownership, team development, and operational excellence — consistently delivering $5M+ in annual sales with teams of 70+.

General Manager - IHOP Restaurants – Multiple Franchises & Locations - Aurora, Colorado; South Carolina; Ohio; Tennessee; New Mexico

(2017-03)

• Drove $5M+ in annual sales across multiple high-volume IHOP locations in SC, OH, TN, NM, and CO through data-driven strategy and local marketing
• Built and led teams of 70+ staff — overseeing hiring, training, performance management, and retention to sustain a high-performance culture
• Owned full P&L responsibility including budgeting, cost control, vendor management, and inventory — consistently hitting profitability targets across all locations

Assistant General Manager - IHOP - Boulder, Colorado

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Supported GM in daily operations, scheduling, and staff training at a high-volume IHOP — building core foundations in full-service restaurant management