Sr Franchise Business Consultant

Authority Brands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Authority Brands Inc. seeks a Sr. Franchise Business Consultant to connect franchisor and franchisees, driving growth and profitability across the territory. You will coach operations, review KPIs and financials, and optimize use of Authority Brand tools to improve performance.

The role requires extensive travel, client-facing leadership, and a proven ability to influence franchise partners while ensuring compliance with Franchise Agreements and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years as a consultant, advisor, coach, or running a services business.
• Strong KPI, data analysis, and P&L interpretation skills.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration delivering client value.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between franchisor and franchisees.
• Schedule regular virtual and on-site touchpoints to review operations.
• Provide guidance on systems and tools to maximize performance.
• Monitor franchise health metrics and profitability within territory.
• Present market insights and growth opportunities to franchise partners.

Skills

Franchise consulting

KPI analysis

P&L understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Authority Brands Inc. is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.

The Sr. Franchise Business Consultant is the primary contact between the franchisor and the franchisee. You will act as the franchisee’s connection to the Franchise Support Center ensuring there is a strong support system and trusted advisors in place. The FBC is responsible for providing management, operational, and financial support to franchise partners through a consultative relationship built on trust. The strength of that relationship will directly impact your ability to be an effective FBC. You are the coach, advising how franchisees should leverage our Systems of Business in the effort to help them reach their personal and business goals. The successful candidate will effectively monitor and measure the results of the franchise’s goals and KPI’s across their territory and brands.

Responsibilities

• Perform the role of business consultant and coach; building trust with franchise partners to influence growth and profitability within their franchise
• Establish a regular cadence of virtual and onsite touch points to maintain a deep understanding of the business operations of our franchise partners, providing insights and assistance when needed
• Develop a deep understanding of all available Authority Brand tools, platforms, and support systems available to our brands to maximize performance and instill trust with your franchisees
• Become the person your franchisees seek out for advice, come to in a time of crisis, or to celebrate the victories they have experienced
• Prioritize the requests of the FSC functions to connect with your franchisees
• Advise our franchise partners on the importance of staying in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and assisting when needed in the efforts to help the franchise partner stay compliant
• Conduct market meetings for your franchisees, bringing groups of franchisee together for the betterment of the group
• Providing guidance to the franchisees in the development of their culture and how it acts as an extension of our company culture
• Responsible for delivering franchisee territory ‘health’ diagnostics
• Performing a monthly Profit and Loss statement reviews including YOY revenue
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) or Equivalent experience required
• 5 - 7+ years of experience in the capacity of a consultant, advisor, coach, or in running a services-based business or franchise
• Skilled in operational efficiencies, best practices, KPI’s, and data analysis
• Comfortable interpreting P&L statements and understanding how various initiatives may impact top & bottom lines
• Experience partnering cross functionally to ensure your customers get what they need when they need it
• Must have strong computer skills and be familiar with all Microsoft Office Programs
• Communicates clearly and precisely in verbal and written forms
• Ability to travel up to 75% to Franchisee locations within your assigned territory

Benefits

Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) matching up to 6%, paid time off, parental leave, and employer provided basic life insurance.

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.

Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.

Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer