Franchise Business Consultant jobs in Tallahassee, FL

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve the operations and business performance goals for their portfolio of Franchisees, as set by their regional operations leader.
• Facilitate Annual Planning and Franchise Business Review process with Franchisees to assess performance based on previous goals and commitments, and to align on future goals and commitments. Align priority areas with the Franchisee to drive the business in sales, profitability, and network growth, while delivering a safe and consistent brand experience. Develop a plan to coach Franchisee, through regular check-ins, to follow through on commitments.
• Track and review ongoing data and analytics to guide Franchisee actions toward their goals, commitments, and plans. Interpret data to provide coaching and recommendations on priorities for Franchisee to address. Follow up on Franchisee commitments and monitor data to check progress.
• Support Franchisees in understanding the processes for remodeling and building new restaurants. Align with the construction team and the Franchisee, monitor the milestones, and hold the Franchisee accountable to ensure that completed facilities meet required operational specifications. Provide support during all remodeling and new store openings.
• Facilitate communications between Franchisee and applicable cross-functional partners based on Franchisee’s individual goals and opportunities in pursuit of safe and consistent brand experience, same-store growth, and preparations for unit growth
• Participate and work “as needed” with the Field Marketing Team on updates for operations initiatives and new marketing product and promotion rollouts. Monitor and support the execution of local, DMA, and regional marketing plans.
• Perform evaluations on restaurants as needed based on the Franchisee Business Review process or other indicators
• Partner with the Field Training Team to coordinate training support for the franchisee.
• Ensure the effective use of G&A expenses within parameters set by regional leads.
• Complete all responsible administrative functions and requirements of the position promptly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: 4-year degree
• Minimum: 5 years in supervisory management or district-level multi-unit operations
• Prior leadership experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills – able to effectively manage time, plan, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to build credibility and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to develop and execute plans to drive results
• Able to use data to inform decisions
• Able to bring people together to solve problems
• Resourceful and highly adaptable to changes in direction; can effectively adapt to different situations and personalities
• Curious with a desire for continuous learning
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of restaurant operations
• Sound business and financial acumen
• Skilled at consultation and strategic coaching
• Compliance orientation
• Big-picture orientation
• Innovation and creativity

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