Director of Franchise Development

CC's Coffee House•Baton Rouge, LA

14d

About The Position

CC's Coffee House is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Franchise Development to join our growing team. As a 30 -year-old Louisiana family-owned brand and concept, we are now the premier and yet still emerging specialty coffee house chain in the southeastern region of the United States. CC's is looking for a highly motivated individual who can help it achieve its goal of developing multi-unit franchise agreements for strategic growth in Louisiana and other designated states.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
7+years of experience in franchise development, preferably in the food and beverage industry
Strong track record of successfully expanding franchise operations
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for franchise expansion in line with the company's overall goals and objectives.
Identify and cultivate relationships with potential franchisees, including conducting market research and feasibility studies.
Lead the franchisee recruitment process, including negotiating agreements and overseeing the onboarding process.
Collaborate with various departments within the company to ensure seamless and successful franchise launches.
Oversee the compliance of franchisees and licensees with their respective construction schedules.
Ensure adherence to store design and operational standards of their units leading up to opening.
Monitor and track franchise performance, providing support and guidance as needed.
Staying up to date on industry trends and best practices in franchise development.
Overseeing the management of existing licensed unit relationships.
Negotiating and management of corporate-owned real estate, lease terms, resolving any disputes, and coordinating property maintenance and improvements where applicable.
Responsible for overseeing the continued financial performance of licensed units including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Maintaining positive relationships with licensees, franchisees and prospects.