Int'l Franchise Business Consultant

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc is seeking an Int'l Franchise Business Consultant for Japan, based in Japan with extensive travel. The role involves coaching franchisees, implementing strategic plans, and driving operational performance across our international network.

Responsibilities include conducting franchise reviews, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting new restaurant openings while upholding service standards and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Fluent in both Japanese and English (verbal and written).
• Experience in Restaurant Operations or Franchise management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching and development advice to franchisees.
• Execute the Company’s strategic plans and performance standards.
• Set up franchise reviews and monitor action plans for improved outcomes.
• Conduct operational reviews, identify opportunities, and implement cost controls.
• Provide strategic operational support in service standards, quality, training, safety, and openings.
• Assist with restaurant development planning, site approval, and kitchen design.

Skills

Fluent in Japanese and English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Int'l Franchise Business Consultant-Japan

Job Category: International

Requisition Number: INTLF004689

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Displays outstanding leadership skills; provides coaching, guidance and development advice to franchisees
• Executes the Company’s strategic plan and marketing/operational performance standards
• Setup Franchise business reviews and create / monitor / support action plans to improve desirable outcomes from such reviews
• Conducts operational reviews and evaluations including assisting the franchisees in identifying business opportunities and finding solutions to sales and cost controls
• Provides strategic operational support in the areas of service standards; product quality control; training; safety; sanitation and new restaurant openings
• Assists with restaurant development planning and execution; including sub-market identification; site approval and kitchen design issues
• Aids franchisees’ in developing and executing a systematic training program and provides restaurant opening assistance
• Communicates changes in the Company’s specifications and procedures
• Attends seminars and completes other training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must be fluent in both Japanese and English, with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in both languages.
• Must be based in Japan and authorized to work in Japan.
• Must possess approximately six (6) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of Restaurant Operations, Franchise management, or a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Must have a demonstrated track record of meeting operational goals; standards; building sales and maximizing profits
• Must have the ability to determine expectations, measures effectiveness in processes, enforce quality standards and meet commitments
• Must have excellent problem resolutions skills and the ability to maintain relationships
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results
• Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Corporate Office fast paced, high volume of activity and a deadline driven environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
• Travels as needed approximately seventy-five (75) %

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