Franchise Performance Manager - Houston, Texas

Popup Bagels • Westport, CT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

About PopUp Bagels

PopUp Bagels is not just a bagel company—we’re a cultural movement. Our stores are small, our vibes are loud, and our energy is contagious. From signature neon and iconic bullhorns to our “Not Famous but Known” mirror, we’ve reimagined not just how a bagel is created, but how it’s enjoyed: Grip, Rip and Dip! With a cult-like following, massive social presence, and unparalleled collaborations with top companies, partners and Brand Ambassadors. PopUp Bagels is defining a new food lifestyle brand. We keep things simple, but we do them really, really well. And our customers agree.

The Role

The Franchise Performance Manager (FPM) in an operations role and serves as the primary liaison between the franchisor and franchisees, providing hands-on support to ensure operational excellence, brand consistency, and successful store performance. This role is both strategic and tactical—spending time in shops with franchise teams, coaching, supporting and teaching. This role utilizes the Operations Review platform to optimize operations excellence and ongoing growth; supporting franchise openings, conducting franchisee training, assisting with daily operations questions, managing supply chain inquiries, and helping resolve escalated customer service issues. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset to drive franchise success and uphold brand standards.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in franchise operations, restaurant, retail, or hospitality management.
• Experience supporting franchisees or multi-unit operations is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of training teams and managing store openings.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to partner with diverse stakeholders from founders to
• Strong understanding of franchise operations, P&L management, and brand compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coach and influence franchisees.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and field reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed for on-site franchise visits and openings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with new franchise openings, including pre-opening planning, on-site setup, soft openings, and grand openings.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure all pre-opening milestones, compliance items, and supply chain requirements are met.
• Oversee and manage all training for location openings.
• Deliver hands-on, in-store training for new franchisees and their teams, covering brand standards, operations, customer experience, and product preparation.
• Support ongoing education through field visits, webinars, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Conduct regular operational reviews to ensure compliance with brand standards, food safety, and guest experience.
• Collaborate with franchisees to identify performance opportunities and implement action plans for improvement.
• Provide recommendations for local marketing initiatives, staffing, and inventory management.
• Act as a liaison between franchisees and supply chain teams to resolve sourcing, delivery, or product quality issues.
• Support new product rollouts and ensure timely communication of menu or packaging changes.
• Assist with escalated customer service issues requiring franchisor involvement.
• Ensure franchisees maintain consistent service recovery practices aligned with company policy.
• Work closely with Marketing, Training, and Operations Support to streamline communication and ensure franchisees have the tools and resources needed to succeed.

Benefits

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing, most buzzworthy food brands in the country.
• Shape a brand that has more fashion and lifestyle than QSR.
• Collaborate with a visionary founder, a passionate leadership team, and culture-defining partners.
• Build a role and a team from the ground up as the company scales nationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed