Franchise Contract Management

Domino's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Medical, Dental & Vision

Mental health support

Childcare discounts

Wellness programs

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

401k matching

Stock purchase discount

Job summary

Domino’s in Michigan is seeking a legal administrator to enforce franchise agreements and support regional teams in compliance matters. You will research, prepare notices of non‑compliance, and coordinate defaults and terminations with franchisees.

You will also administer renewal processes, review leases and amendments, and assist in-house counsel with documentation and litigation support, contributing to a compliant franchise network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• General experience and comfort with legal matters and documents.
• Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently while balancing team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer the enforcement of the franchise agreements.
• Research, prepare and issue official notices of non-compliance, and default to franchisees due to contractual violations.
• Ensure compliance with state franchise relationship laws affecting default and termination notification requirements.
• Work with regions to cure issued defaults in a timely manner in accordance with then-current policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Domino’s Pizza, which began in 1960 as a single store location in Ypsilanti, MI, has had a lot to celebrate lately: we’re a reshaped, reenergized brand of honesty, transparency and accountability – not to mention, great food! In the rise to becoming a true technology leader, the brand is now consistently one of the top five companies in online transactions and 65% of our sales in the U.S. are taken through digital channels. The brand continues to ‘deliver the dream’ to local business owners, 90% of which started as delivery drivers and pizza makers in our stores. That’s just the tip of the iceberg…or as we might say, one “slice” of the pie! If this sounds like a brand you’d like to be a part of, consider joining our team!

Job Description

(50%) Administer the enforcement of the franchise agreements

• Research, prepare and issue official notices of non-compliance, and default to franchisees due to contractual violations
• Ensure compliance with state franchise relationship laws affecting default and termination notification requirements
• Work with regions to cure issued defaults in a timely manner in accordance with then-current policies and procedures

(40%) Administer franchise agreement renewal process

• Initiate and coordinate the renewal process to ensure a fully executed renewal contract is in place prior to initial contract expiration
• Review proposed leases and lease extensions for existing stores
• Coordinate delivery and service area maps for execution with contracts
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Disclosure Laws for the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreements

(10%) Administer other franchise agreement related matters

• Maintain Franchise Legal System database relative to store temporarily closed status
• Update delivery and service maps as required
• Prepare and administer amendments to existing franchise agreements
• Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel by producing various documents and information pursuant to franchisee matters and litigation
• Manage specific special projects from time to time as they arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General experience and comfort with legal matters and documents
• Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently while balancing team and individual responsibilities

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus