$300K/yr – $400K/yr

Hybrid | Located in Arizona, Idaho, Washington or the Pacific Northwest
Full-time Role

About the Job

Company:

Fransmart (www.fransmart.com) hiring for a new portfolio brand Konala (www.konala.com). Konala is a healthy fast casual drive-thru concept based in Idaho. 1,000-1,500sf, off-premise only, high volume, over 39% unit level EBITDAR as per FDD, similar format to Dutch Bros or Salad & Go.

Compensation:

$300,000 – $400,000 TTI ($150-200k base, $150k-200k bonus, depending on experience and track record) plus all benefits AND participation in the eventual liquidity event.

Strategy:

To build the largest and dominant healthy fast casual franchise in North America with over 1,000 locations in 10 years.

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Franchise Development to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving the growth and expansion of our franchise network across the Northwest. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in franchise development, demonstrating a proven track record of successful franchise sales, real estate and territory growth. As the Vice President of Franchise Development, you will be responsible for identifying and recruiting potential franchisees, developing strategic growth plans, and ensuring the successful onboarding and support of new franchise owners. You will work closely with the executive team to align franchise development strategies with overall business objectives. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the franchise industry. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth and have the experience required, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company’s expansion efforts. Ability to build a team after the first 5 franchise groups signed.

Skills:

• Franchise Development
• Real Estate
• Sales Strategy
• Territory Growth
• Franchise Recruitment
• Strategic Planning
• Franchise Support
• Business Growth
• Executive Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Project Management
• Financial Acumen
• Decision Making
• Networking

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all franchise laws and regulations
• Proactively identify and recruit franchisees across Northwest – Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia and Alberta Canada.
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans to expand the franchise network.
• Ensure successful onboarding and support of new franchise owners.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align franchise development strategies with overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage franchise development to achieve sales and growth targets.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for franchise expansion.
• Negotiate franchise agreements and terms with potential franchisees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees to ensure ongoing support and success.
• Monitor and analyze franchise performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and guidance to franchisees to ensure adherence to company standards and policies.
• Develop and deliver training programs for new franchisees.
• Manage the franchise development budget and financial performance.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities to promote franchise opportunities.
• Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise with franchisees in a timely and effective manner.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to inform franchise development strategies.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in franchise development and or real estate.
• Proven track record of successful franchise sales and territory growth.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of the franchise industry.
• Experience in identifying and recruiting potential franchisees.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic growth plans.
• Experience in onboarding and supporting new franchise owners.
• Ability to collaborate with the executive team to align strategies with business objectives.
• Experience in leading and managing a franchise development team.
• Proficiency in conducting market analysis.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with franchisees.
• Experience in monitoring and analyzing franchise performance metrics.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to franchisees.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• Financial acumen to manage the franchise development budget.
• Ability to represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with franchisees effectively.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Location:

Idaho, Washington, Arizona, or Pacific Northwest

Min. Years Of Experience:

5 years

Qualification:

Bachelor of Business Administration

About Konala:

“Fresh and Fast” healthy fast casual, off-premise only concept https://konala.com/

About Fransmart:

Fransmart is a franchise development company targeting high quality emerging brands. We invested early in Sweetgreen, Cava, launched franchising for 5 Guys, QDOBA, The Halal Guys, etc., and hiring specifically for Konala.

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