Franchise Director (Food and Beverage)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the overall franchise strategy to drive growth and expand the brand's presence in the food and beverage sector.
- Identify and secure new franchise opportunities, evaluating potential franchisees and ensuring alignment with the company's goals and values.
- Lead the franchise development process, from prospecting and negotiating terms to signing contracts and launching new locations.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing franchisees, providing ongoing support, guidance, and performance analysis to ensure mutual success.
- Monitor the performance of all franchise units, ensuring compliance with brand standards, operational guidelines, and quality control processes.
- Develop and implement franchise marketing and promotional strategies to drive sales, enhance brand visibility, and build customer loyalty.
- Work closely with internal departments, such as marketing, operations, and supply chain, to ensure consistent execution of strategies across all franchise locations.
- Provide training and support to franchisees, helping them meet operational and financial objectives while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain franchise operations manuals, ensuring they are up-to-date and reflect the latest operational procedures and company standards.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify new growth opportunities and refine the franchise strategy.
- Monitor financial performance, including profitability, costs, and expenses, and assist franchisees in meeting budget and financial targets.
- Negotiate and manage franchise agreements, ensuring favorable terms for both the company and franchise partners.
- Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for new franchisees, ensuring that all candidates are thoroughly vetted and meet the required criteria.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in franchise development or management, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
- Proven track record of successful franchise expansion and growth.
- Strong knowledge of franchise operations, legal agreements, and compliance standards.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and analyzing financial reports.
- Ability to travel frequently to support franchise operations and development efforts.
- Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and a passion for the food and beverage industry.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
