Franchise Business Consultant – Northeast

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with franchise owners and leadership teams.

• Perform needs assessments to identify challenges, opportunities, and business objectives of franchisees.

• Offer customized recommendations and action plans that reinforce brand standards and validated systems.

• Act as a liaison between franchisees and the corporate support team.

• Guide the development of strategic business plans that promote local growth and enhance brand performance.

• Provide insights on market trends, expansion opportunities, competitive positioning, and profitability.

• Assess new revenue opportunities, including memberships, birthday party offerings, food and beverage programs, and seasonal initiatives.

• Deliver operational consulting and oversee adherence to brand standards, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct business reviews and present benchmarking data.

• Facilitate coaching, mentorship, workshops, and regional meetings.

• Supply tools and resources for implementing established strategies.

• Analyze financial statements, profit and loss reports, sales metrics, and benchmarking documents.

• Assist with budgeting, cost management, and achieving financial objectives.

• Collaborate with owners on company-wide projects and local market adaptations.

• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

• Provide advice on risk management and brand protection.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in park operations, financial competencies, and franchise system standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is preferred.

• Over 7 years of experience in franchise consulting, business development, or multi-unit operations.

• Demonstrated success in driving growth and enhancing franchise business performance.

• Strong financial acumen with practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Creative problem-solving capabilities.

• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to remain stationary for long periods while working on a computer and communicating via phone and Teams.

• Capability to move around during park visits, with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401k plan with company matching.