Franchise Growth & Emerging Markets Lead

Inspire; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire is seeking a Franchisee Growth Consultant to lead expansion efforts for emerging markets and strengthen local execution across franchisees. The role collaborates with Marketing, Training, Development and Analytics to support a unified growth strategy and ensure readiness for new unit growth.

The position emphasizes building foundational network systems and restaurant operations, with a focus on creating demand, improving performance, and accelerating profitable growth through a

Qualifications

• 7+ years in franchising, multi-unit operations, business consulting, training, development or marketing.
• Franchise consulting and restaurant leadership experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Franchisee Growth Leadership: Facilitate annual growth planning, maintain frequent structured touchpoints, drive accountability, and translate growth plans into execution.
• Emerging Market Development: Support focus-state initiatives, trade-area strategies, market development plans, asset evolution and new unit growth readiness.
• Marketing Activation & Demand Creation: Partner with Field Marketing on development and execution of Local and Hyperlocal store marketing initiatives.
• Grand Opening Commitments: Ensure Grand Opening requirements are met for entry into communities.
• Training & Organizational Capability: Act as an extension of Field Training and NRO teams, support leadership development and onboarding.
• Operational Growth Enablement: Improve operational capability, guest experience, ROE progress, throughput and business performance.
• Cross Functional Leadership: Anchor between Franchisee, Marketing, & Real Estate.

Skills

Franchise growth

Leadership

Analytics

Market development

Cross-functional

Strategic planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor degree in Business/Marketing/Operations/Hospitality

Job description

Inspire is seeking a Franchisee Growth Consultant to lead expansion efforts for emerging markets and strengthen local execution across franchisees. The role collaborates with Marketing, Training, Development and Analytics to support a unified growth strategy and ensure readiness for new unit growth.

The position emphasizes building foundational network systems and restaurant operations, with a focus on creating demand, improving performance, and accelerating profitable growth through a