Franchise Consultant

Jobtailor; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Franchise Operations Manager to support franchisees through their lifecycle, optimize revenue, and uphold brand standards.

You will train, coach, and communicate with partners; manage ownership transfers, relocations, and store placements; plan convention-style meetings and advise on pricing, marketing, and growth.

Requires a business degree and 5+ years in restaurant/retail franchising or consulting; travel as needed; strong communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Restaurant or Retail Operations, Franchising, Business Consulting, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands franchise structures and royalty flows.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Broad understanding of financial management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support franchisees within a designated territory through their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with franchisees to develop business plans to optimize revenue.
• Conduct quarterly store evaluations to ensure brand standard compliance.
• Build relationships, provide training, coaching, and communication.
• Assist with franchise renewals, ownership transfers, relocations, new buildouts, and remodels.
• Plan convention-style networking meetings to educate and share best practices.

Skills

Franchise Operations

Relationship Building

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/management

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

• Supports franchisees within a designated territory throughout their franchise lifecycle
• Optimizes revenue by collaborating with franchisees to develop business plans
• Conducts quarterly store evaluations to ensure compliance with brand standards
• Builds relationships, provides training, coaching, and communication
• Assists with franchise renewals, ownership transfers, relocations, new buildouts, remodels
• Plans convention style networking meetings to educate and share best practices
• Provides professional guidance on marketing, sales growth, pricing strategy
• Conducts regular evaluations and analysis of franchisee performance
• Utilizes and shares best practices for operational improvements
• Manages timelines for ownership transfers and store placements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Restaurant or Retail Operations, Franchising, Business Consulting, or a related field
• Encourages participation and open communication
• Understands franchise structures and relationships
• Comprehends royalty streams from Franchisee to Area Franchisee to Franchisor
• Demonstrates effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively and confidently uses digital tools and technologies
• Willing and able to travel as required
• Operates independently with minimal supervision
• Displays dedication to ongoing learning
• Demonstrates strong time management skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in franchise operations, including business planning, compliance evaluation, and performance analysis. Proficient in financial management principles and effective communication, with a strong focus on relationship building and operational improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Franchise Operations Management
• Business Planning
• Financial Management Principles
• Conflict Resolution
• Performance Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Business Degree
• Restaurant Operations
• Retail Operations
• Franchising
• Business Consulting
• Store Evaluations
• Operational Improvements
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Growth
• Pricing Strategy

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Open Communication
• Dedication to Learning

Industry Keywords

• Franchise Lifecycle
• Royalty Streams
• Ownership Transfers
• Store Placements
• Networking Meetings

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Tools
• Technology Utilization