Franchise Operations Leader & Integrator

THE MAX Challenge; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fit Franchise Brands in Manalapan Township, NJ seeks a results-driven Director of Operations / Integrator to lead operational performance across our franchise network and company-owned fitness centers.

Reporting to the CEO, this role translates strategic priorities into focused execution plans, develops leaders who take ownership, and builds simple, scalable systems that improve center profitability and overall business performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership in multi-unit or franchise ops.
• Proven profitability and performance improvements.
• Experience developing leaders across locations.
• Strong financial understanding and P&L analysis.
• Translate strategy into execution with cross-functional teams.
• Experience simplifying processes and building scalable systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of EOS or similar operating framework preferred.
• Experience in franchising, boutique fitness, wellness, or membership-based business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Brand Managers and operations leaders to improve profitability.
• Set KPIs and targets across brands and centers.
• Ensure improvement plans with measurable targets and deadlines.
• Standardize operating processes and coaching tools.
• Define a scalable franchise support model and boundaries.
• Oversee compliance standards and timely action on issues.
• Translate vision into plans with clear owners and milestones.
• Own operating cadence, scorecards, and quarterly priorities.
• Identify cross-functional obstacles and resolve gaps.
• Develop leaders who diagnose, decide, and deliver results.

Skills

Multi-unit operations

Franchise operations

Business operations

Profitability improvement

Leadership development

Financial acumen

Strategy execution

Process simplification

Scalable systems

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

EOS experience

Franchising experience

Boutique fitness

Job description

Fit Franchise Brands in Manalapan Township, NJ seeks a results-driven Director of Operations / Integrator to lead operational performance across our franchise network and company-owned fitness centers.

Reporting to the CEO, this role translates strategic priorities into focused execution plans, develops leaders who take ownership, and builds simple, scalable systems that improve center profitability and overall business performance.