Franchise Operator

Foodland; Elmvale; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodland Elmvale in Elmvale, Ontario is seeking a Franchise Store Operator to lead all facets of a store's operation, including strategy, talent management, and daily excellence. You will operate your own store with corporate support, guiding a team of 50+ associates to deliver a welcoming shopping experience.

The role requires a proven track record in retail leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to align with brand standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading teams in retail.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to meet targets.
• Ability to drive store performance while upholding brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and strategic direction for the location.
• Provide direction and leadership for 50+ employees.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with corporate network and franchise support.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Retail operations

Budgeting & financial acumen

Strategic vision

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Foodland Elmvale, 14 Yonge Street North, Elmvale, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised/affiliate store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise stores operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated franchised/affiliate store location.

Ready to start fresh?

As a Franchise Store Operator, you will lead all facets of a store operation including the strategic direction, vision, talent management and operational excellence of an overall store location.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

• The opportunity to operate your own business, with the support of a corporate network
• The ability to encourage and endorse community activities and involvement
• Foster a positive work environment by creating a coaching and development culture that embraces a passion for food
• Lead and create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Adherence to brand standards
• Adherence to provincial Occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety guidelines
• Provide direction and leadership for an entire store location of 50+ employees

What you bring to the table:

• Proven track record of business success
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Superior leadership and communication skills
• Experience leading and building teams
• Full knowledge of retail operations throughout a total store
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading people and teams in a retail environment
• Post-secondary education preferred
• Knowledge and experience that will ensure the efficient operation of a business to achieve all financial targets and key performance indicators

*An initial investment will be required as a Franchise Owner/Operator. This will be discussed and disclosed to the successful candidate.

Our affiliate and franchise stores offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location and store ownership.

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Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove theirlegal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

Foodland Elmvale, 14 Yonge Street North, Elmvale, Ontario, Canada