Manager, Franchise Performance - Central/Southern IL

Pho Prime, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Competitive Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteering time

Many More…

Job summary

Subway in Peoria, IL is seeking a Manager, Franchise Performance for the Central/Southern IL region. You will lead franchise performance initiatives, travel extensively to assess operations, and partner with owners to implement action plans that boost sales and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi-unit QSR/foodservice, strong business acumen, and proven coaching abilities. This full-time role includes benefits and a focus on franchisee success.

Qualifications

• Travel 80-90% within the assigned territory.
• Strong leadership and the ability to coach operators and franchisees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfort with reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory of franchise restaurants and serve as a trusted business partner to franchisees.
• Review sales, financial, operational, and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with franchisees to create action plans that improve sales, profitability, guest experience, operations, and brand execution.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to assess operations, food safety, standards, and overall performance.
• Coach franchisees on company programs, technology tools, marketing initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Support new restaurant openings, remodels, ownership transitions, and other market development activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support franchisee success and market performance.

Skills

Travel readiness

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate degree in Business/Hospitality/Restaurant Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Manager, Franchise Performance - Central/Southern IL Subway

Address Peoria, IL, US

Compensation $73,200.00 - $95,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Description

Job Title: Manager, Franchise Performance

Territory:Peoria,IL

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, we are not standing still. We are building. This is a business focused on whatmatters most: growing franchisee profitability, strengthening our brand and creating long-termvalue. The people who thrive here are the ones who want to make a real impact. You will notjust do the work. You will shape it.

We move fast. We think like owners. We make decisions that matter. We hold ourselves to ahigh standard because what we do directly impacts thousands of franchisees around the world.If you bring energy, accountability and a bias for action, you will fit right in. We take the workseriously, but we also know the best results come from teams that support each other, celebratewins and show up ready to build something better every day. This is your chance to be part ofwhat’s next.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage an assigned territory of franchise restaurants and serve as a trusted business partner to franchisees.

Review sales, financial, operational, and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.

Partner with franchisees to create action plans that improve sales, profitability, guest experience, operations, and brand execution.

Conduct regular restaurant visits to assess operations, food safety, standards, and overall performance.

Coach franchisees on company programs, best practices, technology tools, marketing initiatives, and operational improvements.

Support new restaurant openings, remodels, ownership transitions, and other market development activities.

Collaborate with internal teams to support franchisee success and market performance.

Qualifications:

Willingness and ability to travel approximately 80-90% within the assigned territory, including occasional evenings or weekends based on business needs. The role is expected to be in the field 4 days a week, with one administrative-focused day working from home.

High school diploma and undergraduate degree in Business, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of experience in multi-unit quick-service restaurant, fast casual, foodservice, hospitality, retail, franchise, field operations, business consulting, or a related operational leadership role; quick-service restaurant, fast casual, or foodservice experience strongly preferred.

Strong business acumen, including experience with profit-and-loss performance, sales trends, cost drivers, margin improvement, and influencing positive financial outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and influence operators, managers, franchisees, business owners, or field teams to improve performance, strengthen accountability, and drive behaviour change.

Ability to assess business performance with nuance, identify root causes, and translate data and field observations into practical action plans.

Strong communication, relationship-building, problem‑solving, and influencing skills.

Ability to work independently in a field‑based role and manage multiple priorities across a territory.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and comfort learning reporting or franchise‑management systems.

Valid driver’s license, clean driving history, and access to a reliable, properly insured personal vehicle.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life)
• 401k
• Competitive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering time
• Many More…

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job‑related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V