Director of New Center Openings

FIT Franchise Brands

Director of New Center Openings at Fit Franchise Brands responsible for launching new franchises. Overseeing the full opening cycle ensuring operational readiness and early performance.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of the opening process from pre-launch through post-opening stabilization
Coordinate pre-sale activity to build early demand and drive opening readiness
Oversee grand opening execution and ensure a strong Day 1 experience
Ensure locations are operationally ready, fully staffed, and aligned with brand standards
Prepare franchisees to operate their business with a clear understanding of expectations and performance drivers
Ensure readiness across sales, operations, staffing, and member experience
Hold franchisees accountable to timelines, activity standards, and opening benchmarks
Address gaps quickly and drive corrective action
Train franchisees and their teams on sales process, daily operations, and member experience
Provide hands-on coaching to ensure execution is consistent and repeatable
Monitor key performance indicators including lead flow, sales activity, attendance, and retention
Identify performance issues early and implement solutions
Maintain clear documentation and structure for future openings
Provide regular updates on opening timelines, readiness, and performance
Communicate risks, delays, and issues early.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in multi-unit operations, preferably in a franchise system
Proven experience opening new locations with strong operational and financial outcomes
Strong understanding of sales processes, unit-level economics, and performance drivers
Ability to coach, train, and hold business owners accountable
High level of organization and attention to detail
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple openings simultaneously
Willingness to travel 60–75% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

multi-unit operationssales processesunit-level economicsperformance driversopening new locationskey performance indicatorscorrective actiondocumentationcoachingtraining

Soft Skills

organizationattention to detailcommunicationproblem-solvingindependenceaccountabilityleadershiptime managementadaptabilityteam collaboration