Franchise Business Consultant

Primrose Schools

Franchise Business Consultant advising Franchise Owners on achieving strategic goals for early education services. Building relationships and delivering consulting support across the Primrose network.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and support Franchise Owners through a consultative approach to help them achieve and exceed strategic goals
Serve as a trusted partner to school leadership, ensuring the delivery of premier early education, trusted care, and service excellence across the Primrose network
Build and nurture consultative relationships with Franchise Owners and school leaders, fostering trust, collaboration, and shared accountability for performance and results
Provide holistic support across enrollment and marketing, business management, education, and operations, leveraging data, best practices, and network insights to drive continuous improvement
Analyze school performance metrics and quality indicators, and partner with school leadership to develop and implement actionable plans for growth, improvement, and sustained performance
Facilitate strategic planning and goal-setting conversations with Franchise Owners, ensuring alignment with Primrose’s mission, premium brand standards, and business objectives
Coach and mentor Franchise Owners and school leaders on effective practices related to enrollment growth, financial management, curriculum implementation, and staff development
Conduct quality assurance and Service Excellence Assurance activities, documenting strengths and opportunities through action plans and following up to ensure consistent execution of Primrose brand standards
Serve as the first point of contact for operational challenges, brand non-compliance, reportable incidents, and school issues, guiding schools through resolution with empathy, professionalism, and care
Collaborate with regional team members, cross-functional partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies to deliver integrated support, ensure compliance, and share insights that strengthen the broader network
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, business or related field preferred
5+ years’ experience in multi-unit management
Experience with franchising and early childcare
Firm understanding of State and National Accreditation and State Childcare Licensing rules and regulations preferred
Proven track record of driving performance and delivering measurable results
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to navigate conflict and difficult conversations and influence without authority
Ability to tackle projects with a high degree of autonomy
Problem-solver who uses time effectively and efficiently

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children at any Primrose Schools
Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
401k with company matching up to 3.5% and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

multi-unit managementfranchisingearly childhood educationperformance metrics analysisfinancial managementcurriculum implementationquality assuranceservice excellence assurancedata analysisproject management

Soft Skills

consultative approachrelationship buildingcollaborationcoachingmentoringconflict resolutioninfluence without authorityautonomyproblem-solvingeffective time management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood educationBachelor’s degree in business