Franchise Business Partner (Midwest)

Dogtopia; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

10 paid holidays

Wellness stipend ($1,000 annual)

Job summary

Dogtopia seeks a Franchise Business Partner for the Midwest to nurture franchisee relationships and drive growth. You will report to the Vice President of Operations and provide strategic guidance to accelerate success across your territory.

Based near a major airport in MN/IL/MO/WI, you will travel to franchisees, coach leadership teams, analyze performance data, and coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure excellent customer experiences and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in retail, restaurant, or franchise operations.
• Strong understanding of franchise operations and customer experience principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with franchisees.
• Analytical mindset to interpret data and metrics for decisions.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with a track record of impact.
• Willingness to travel within the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of franchisees' goals and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships, acting as main contact and advisor.
• Collaborate with VP of Operations to align strategies with franchisee goals.
• Provide coaching to optimize operations and customer experience.
• Conduct regular check-ins to review performance and create action plans.
• Coordinate resources and training with internal departments.
• Analyze franchise data to inform strategic decisions and support.
• Facilitate communication between franchisees and headquarters.
• Assist in delivering training programs and workshops for franchisees.
• Participate in territory meetings and collect feedback for improvement.
• Work with leadership to evolve the franchise partnership program.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

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At Dogtopia we are dedicated to offering exceptional care for dogs with over 250 locations in the United States and Canada. Our facilities provide healthy, safe and fun environments for dogs to socialize and play and are supervised by a highly trained and loving team. With some seriously cool branding, an amazing leadership team and tremendous growth, we think you need to meet us!

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-oriented Franchise Business Partner to join our dynamic Franchise Business Partnership team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the Franchise Business Partner will play a crucial role in establishing and nurturing strong relationships with assigned franchisees within a designated territory. The ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to provide personalized guidance to franchisees for accelerated growth and sustained success. Candidate must be based near major metropolitan airport (MN, IL, MO, WI).

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the franchisees' businesses within the assigned territory, including their goals, challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, acting as their primary point of contact and trusted advisor for all business-related matters.
• Collaborate with the VP of Operations to implement strategies and initiatives that align with franchisees' business goals and overall company objectives.
• Provide personalized coaching and support to franchisees, offering insights and recommendations to optimize their business operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
• Conduct regular check-ins with franchisees to review performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop action plans for sustained success.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to coordinate resources, training, and support that align with franchisees' needs.
• Analyze franchise performance data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, and use this information to inform strategic decisions and tailored support.
• Ensure effective communication between franchisees and corporate headquarters, addressing concerns, sharing best practices, and facilitating issue resolution.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs, workshops, and resources that empower franchisees to excel in their business operations.
• Participate in territory-specific meetings and events to foster a sense of community among franchisees and gather valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the VP of Operations to continuously evaluate and enhance the franchise partnership program based on feedback and data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in retail, restaurant, or franchise operations.
• Strong understanding of franchise operations, business strategies, and customer experience principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with franchisees.
• Proven ability to provide strategic and tactical guidance to drive business growth.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to inform decision-making.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team and cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities.
• Flexibility to travel within the designated territory to meet with franchisees as needed.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• 10 paid holidays.
• $1,000 annual health and wellness cash benefits for gym membership or healthcare.