Manage a portfolio of Franchisees to achieve operations and business performance goals as set by regional operations leader
Facilitate Annual Planning and Franchise Business Review with Franchisees to assess performance and align on future goals and commitments
Align priority areas with Franchisee to drive sales, profitability and network growth, while delivering a safe and consistent brand experience
Develop plan to coach Franchisee through regular check-ins, to follow-through on commitments
Track and review on-going 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 construction team and monitor milestones; hold Franchisee accountable to ensure facilities meet required operational specifications
Provide support during remodel and new store openings
Facilitate communications between Franchisee and applicable cross-functional partners based on Franchisee’s 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 Field Training Team to coordinate training support to 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 in a timely manner
Requirements
Minimum High School or GED
Preferred 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree
5 years in supervisory management or district level multi-unit operations
Prior leadership experience
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
Travel Required: Must be willing to travel to consult with portfolio of franchisees, based upon the needs of the portfolio