Franchise Business Consultant - Chicago, IL

Ultipro; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Culver Franchising System, LLC is seeking a dynamic Franchise Business Consultant to support our Chicago-area franchisees and growth. This remote, home-based role requires travel about 80% of the time and covers Greater Chicago locations including Naperville, Elmhurst, and Downers Grove.

The role focuses on guest service, openings, and financial results, providing leadership on operations, cost controls, training, and brand standards to maximize sales and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or university degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience as GM/District Manager in a multi-unit restaurant concept.
• 5–8 years related experience in a multi-unit restaurant concept.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate (if applicable).
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Culver Franchising System, LLC, support team, suppliers and franchisees.
• Provide leadership and advice on restaurant operations, including cost controls, safety, sanitation, training, and guest relations.
• Ensure operations reflect brand standards and compliance with Franchise Disclosure Document.
• Help manage restaurant openings with support teams and budgets.
• Support franchise expansion with operational and HR preparations.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Time management

Guest relations

Education

Two-year College or University degree in related field

Job description

Posting Details

Posted on September 15, 2026

Locations

• Illinois, USA
• Remote
• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $110,000 USD
• Manager, Level III
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FRANC001130

Description

Culver Franchising System, LLC is currently looking for a dynamic, results-oriented Franchise Business Consultant (FBC) to support our new and existing franchisees and growth in our Chicago, Illinois markets.

This role is responsible for guest service, new restaurant openings and financial results in Culver's franchised locations. They also provide ongoing leadership and advice to franchisees regarding restaurant operations including supporting positive guest relations, product quality, training, team development and expense controls; while providing expertise to franchisees in building restaurant sales and profits, ultimately adding value to the Culver's brand.

The territory includes locations in the Greater Chicago area such as Naperville, Elmhurst, and Downers Grove. This remote, home-based role requires travel approximately 80% of the time with some overnight stays.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a liaison between Culver Franchising System, LLC (CFS) Culver's support team, suppliers and franchisees
• Provide leadership and advice to franchisees on their restaurant operations, including food cost control, labor investments, expense control, safety, sanitation, product quality control, training, and guest relations
• Ensure franchisee operations are conducted in such a manner as to reflect favorably on the brand, protect trademark rights and be in compliance with all brand standards
• Be knowledgeable of Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to ensure operational compliance
• Ensure restaurant openings are successfully managed with appropriate support teams and leadership, planning, while adhering to established restaurant opening budgets
• Support franchisees approved for expansion with operations and human resources preparations
• Support franchisees in meeting sales, experiences and guest satisfaction goals are achieved or exceeded
• Represent company operations, as needed, on various operations, Franchise Advisory Council, R&D, training, information technology, supply or other functional committees as needed
• Plan and set priorities to achieve business objectives
• Influence others by building respectful working relationships built on trust and a strong base of credibility
• Demonstrate an ability to adapt to different situations and personalities, while maintaining a high level of personal integrity

Requirements:

• Two-year College or University degree in related field and 5-8 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience as a General Manager/District Manager in a multi-unit restaurant concept
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time including nights and weekend travel
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate
• Valid Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Additional Information:

To be considered for this opportunity, please make sure to attach your resume to your application.

S tarting Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Classification: Exempt/Salary, full-time position.

This role includes a generous incentive bonus based on business results and individual success.

Culver Franchising System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.