Franchise Business Consultant (located in Raleigh / Durham)

Dairy Queen; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) is seeking a District Operations consultant to guide franchisees and the Operations team toward achieving short- and long-term company goals.

You will leverage restaurant operations knowledge to counsel owners on improving sales, profits, standards, and systems while maintaining customer expectations. Responsibilities include developing district business plans, supporting franchisees’ marketing and development, and ensuring adherence to ADQ’s operating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, restaurant management or a related field or equivalent restaurant operations experience.
• 4+ years of restaurant management or franchise operations experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Familiarity with the Restaurant Industry (QSR preferred).
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, marketing, finance, training, HR and development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinker with cross-functional ideas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to franchisees and Operations to achieve company and operational goals.
• Develop and execute district-level business plans including marketing, operations and supply chain.
• Advise on marketing performance and partnerships with departments, vendors, and franchisees.
• Position franchisees for optimal shift management, food safety, quality, service and atmosphere.
• Support new and existing franchisee development and reinvestment strategies.
• Assist with other departments and new store openings as needed.
• Complete Ad Hoc projects as required.

Skills

Restaurant management

Franchise operations

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Fast-paced work

Travel readiness

ServSafe certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or restaurant management

Job description

About International Dairy Queen, Inc. International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

Job Description

Job Overview

Provide guidance and coaching to franchisees and Operations team to achieve short and long-term company and operational goals. Utilize knowledge of restaurant operations and staff resources to provide counsel, advice, and assistance to franchisee owners/operators to positively impact and improve sales, profits, operating standards, and operating systems while maintaining or exceeding customer expectations. Ensure compliance with IDQ policies and system standards. Gain and maintain support of DMA chair people and other key franchisee leadership in achieving operational goals. Engage functional experts when needed. Provide support to other functions when needed.

Planning

• Effectively implement and execute the Worldwide Operations Business Plan (rolling 1-, 2-, and 3-year plan) for a particular District. Develop and implement a district-wide business plan (i.e., integrated marketing, operations, training, development, and supply chain plan)
• When and where appropriate, establish and implement effective business plans with franchise owners in the district. Provide necessary counsel and assistance to ensure the plans include specific goals and strategies in support of ADQ’s Operations and Marketing Plan.

Consulting

• Provide advice and guidance in developing and managing marketing performance through effective partnerships with appropriate departments, vendors, and franchisees.
• Responsible for positioning franchisees for consistent achievement of optimal shift management, food safety, quality, service, cleanliness, repair and maintenance, and atmosphere goals as established by Operations’ Business Plan and ADQ’s operating standards.
• Provide impactful advice and counsel to position franchisees for optimal financial health.
• Partner with appropriate ADQ staff to help position new and existing franchisees to establish and execute effective development, reinvestment, and renewal strategies.

Other

• Provide support to other departments/functions as needed.
• May assist with new store openings as required.
• Complete Ad Hoc projects as required.

The US national base salary range for this position is $97,498-$119,435. This position is also eligible for a bonus. The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location and relevant education or experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, restaurant management or a related field or equivalent restaurant operations experience.
• 4 or more years of restaurant management (multi-unit/high volume preferred) and/or franchise operations management (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• A clean driving record is required.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the Restaurant Industry (QSR preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Proficient knowledge of marketing, finance, training, human resources, and development.
• Well organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Creative thinker who can quickly develop innovative ideas across a wide variety of business units.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and programs to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously.
• Relationship-building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Job also requires

• Ability to be available and to work occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary, to meet business needs of franchisees.
• ServSafe certification
• Frequent (4+ hours per day) communication via telephone and email.
• Ability to travel overnight for franchisee and staff meetings/visits an average of two weeks per month.
• Ability to drive an automobile for franchisee and staff meetings/visits. May require sitting in vehicle up to 8 hours per day, when traveling. Must be able to be insured by company insurance provider.
• Ability to travel by airplane as necessary.
• Ability to stand on concrete or tiled floors for up to 8 hours per day, when visiting a franchisee location.
• No food or beverage allergies that would prevent you from tasting products or working in and around a Dairy Queen restaurant environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more! To learn more about our great benefit offerings, Click Here.

Work Environment

Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week. Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.

Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome.

IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.