Franchise Business Consultant

EWC Corporate LLC•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Franchise Business Consultant is responsible for working closely with franchisees to ensure a strong CULTURE through relationships and communication, actively drive new center DEVELOPMENT process, adoption of brand initiatives, unify standards and procedures across all centers in geographical areas, while driving FINANCIAL responsibility, unit economics and metrics that successfully elevate top and bottom-line.

Requirements

Embodiment of team member strengths such as agility, capacity, and passion for the business
Strong relationship building and influencing skills as well as excellent problem resolution skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and programs to a variety of audiences
Ability to work independently and function well across many teams
Strong analytical skills
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to travel overnight for franchisee and staff meetings/visits
Ability to work on evenings and weekends, as necessary, to meet business needs of franchisees
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret franchisee P&L statements, identifying key financial drivers and opportunities to strengthen profitability
Skilled in facilitating training initiatives that empower franchisees with actionable insights to optimize performance and drive sustainable growth
5+ years of experience in a franchise organization supporting franchisee unit growth
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Proven track record of driving revenue and profitability growth and of meeting operational goals and standards
Previous experience working remotely

Responsibilities

Act as the primary support and business advisor to franchisees in assigned geographies and share best practices and challenges with other FBC’s
Challenges and inspires franchisees to achieve business results including operational KPIs and new center development goals
Drive influential outcomes through your ability to communicate an inspired vision to achieve business results
Ensure effective action planning by conducting root cause analysis, developing and executing targeted action plans, and implementing scheduled follow-ups to drive accountability to brand standards. Focus on driving top-line sales growth while protecting the bottom line to enhance franchisee profitability
Manage franchise compliance with the requirements and standards of the business
Assist franchisees with the growth initiatives and improving same store sales and minimum profitability
Provide recommendations to franchisees for improving the quality of day-to-day operations in their location
Prioritize efforts to support franchisees in achieving higher levels of sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence
Partner with franchisees through quarterly business reviews to assess financial and operational performance, identify key growth opportunities, and implement actionable strategies. Use internal platforms (SMG, FranConnect, and others) to provide insights that drive profitability and operational excellence
Understand franchisees goals for success and growth through evaluation of margins, financial roadblocks, and environmental shifts
Partner with Business Development and Legal teams to manage franchise renewal discussions, ensuring awareness of Franchise Agreement expirations and proactively addressing financial impacts. Support timely renewals to protect brand market share and maintain a strong franchise network
Travel nationally between 50%-75%
Additional duties as required