Franchise Business Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic advisor and coach for a group of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchisees.

• Perform site audits and on-site evaluations to ensure operational compliance while providing practical coaching.

• Assess profitability, overhead expenses, operational efficiencies, KPIs, and franchisee performance.

• Guide franchisees on staffing, financial management, workflow enhancement, and increasing revenue.

• Organize structured weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly Level 10 EOS meetings.

• Facilitate reviews of KPIs, priorities, issues, and solutions.

• Identify underlying issues, create data-driven action plans, and lead the implementation for measurable improvements.

• Analyze financial statements and offer guidance on annual budgeting.

• Develop, standardize, and implement system-wide KPIs and SOPs.

• Suggest strategies for cost reduction, pricing, and margin optimization.

• Work collaboratively with internal departments to enhance workflows and introduce scalable tools.

• Assist in local marketing strategies, sales processes, lead management, conversion tactics, and customer engagement.

• Create training materials, SOP documentation, and onboarding resources.

• Conduct training sessions and provide both group and individual development opportunities.

• Support projects focused on operational improvement, cost savings, technology deployment, and resource development.

• Prepare reports that summarize findings, KPI performance, and recommendations.

• Maintain proactive communication with franchisees and internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in franchising operations, franchisee coaching, business consulting, or a similar field.

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a knack for developing and implementing effective solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Analytical skills to assess performance data and pinpoint growth opportunities.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and stay composed under pressure.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Supportive and dynamic work environment.