Franchise Recruiter-Adm Asst (Fruit Business)

UNKNOWN; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with Match

Annual Bonus

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

AFC Sushi in Torrance, CA is seeking a Franchise Recruiter/Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for prospective AFC Franchise owners and assist applicants through the franchise process, ensuring forms and compliance are completed and submitted on time.

The role requires excellent communication, multitasking ability, and detail orientation, with duties spanning candidate outreach, record-keeping, and collaboration with management to present clear information on

Qualifications

• First point of contact for franchise applicants and assist through the process.
• Ensure all forms, documents, and compliance are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Maintain records of inquiries and onboarding progress in internal systems.
• Ability to negotiate and close with potential franchisees.
• Represent the brand professionally with clear information about requirements, fees, and support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact for prospective and current franchisees by phone, email, and in person.
• Guide applicants through the application process and ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, applications, and onboarding progress.
• Represent the brand professionally and relay requirements, fees, and support.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multitask

Bilingual English/Burmese

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Database software

Job description

Come join our AFC Team!

Position Overview

The Franchise Recruiter/Administrative Assistant position is the first point of contact for potential AFC Franchise owners. Franchise recruiters are responsible for assisting applicants who are interested in becoming a franchisee for our AFC Sushi locations. Franchise recruiters should enjoy working with individuals to help determine which locations would be a good fit for the applicants.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective and current franchisees, providing support by phone, email, and occasionally in person.
• Guide applicants through the application process, ensuring all forms, documents, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, applications, and onboarding progress in internal systems.
• Must be able to negotiate and 'close the deal' with potential franchisees.
• Represent the franchise brand professionally by providing clear, accurate, and consistent information about requirements, fees, and support. Maintain a positive, trustworthy presence that reflects the company’s values and reinforces confidence in the franchise opportunity.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent, AA/Bachelor's a plus
• Must be a team player.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to multitask
• Bilingual English/Burmese preferred
• Must be able to make good judgement to determine which location would be a good fit for the applicant.
• Able to solve unexpected situations and challenges.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, and database software)
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Rewards & Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, including a Floating Birthday Holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (100% employee self-coverage paid by AFC)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity (Discretionary)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Anniversary Milestone Gift
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Other Employee Discounts
• Opportunities to participate in team events and community activities

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.