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Every Fransmart team member enjoys 15 days of PTO + national holidays.
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A discretionary 401K plan is offered to all Fransmart employees.
Health Coverage
We provide medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Fransmart covers 100% paid coverage for the employee.
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Life Insurance
A plan of $100,000 is covered 100% by the employer for every employee.
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Marketing Coordinator (Based in Alexandria, VA)
Marketing Coordinator
$60K/yr – $65K/yr On-site
About the job
Looking to kick off your marketing career in an exciting, fast-paced environment? Fransmart, the global leader in franchise development, is searching for a creative and driven Marketing Coordinator to join our team! You’ll dive into a variety of hands-on projects, from crafting buzz-worthy social media content and press releases to editing engaging videos and coordinating events. You’ll play a key role in helping our franchise brands grow while working alongside a dynamic marketing team. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas, learn, and make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and executing email marketing campaigns.
- Write, distribute, and follow up on press releases and media pitches to maximize PR coverage for franchise brands.
- Manage social media channels, ensuring consistent brand messaging, creating content calendars, and actively engaging with audiences.
- Develop, edit, and produce engaging video content for social media platforms, including reels, promo videos, and other visual assets to support brand storytelling.
- Create blog posts, promotional copy, and website content that aligns with Fransmart’s marketing strategy.
- Collaborate with the team to produce content that boosts social media visibility, amplifies PR efforts, and drives brand awareness.
- Support planning, promotion, and logistics for events, conferences, and industry engagements.
- Visit franchise brand locations to document stories, capture content for marketing campaigns, and gather insights for compelling PR stories.
- Assist in onboarding new portfolio brands with marketing toolkits, strategic content creation, and promotional support.
- Contribute to developing B2B marketing strategies for franchise brands, ensuring they align with overall marketing goals, KPIs, and social media trends.
- Perform additional tasks to support the marketing team as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in marketing, PR, social media management, or content creation (B2B or B2C) is a plus, but not required.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling press releases, blog posts, and social media content.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X) and experience in managing accounts, creating content, and analyzing engagement.
- Basic video editing skills and experience creating short-form content (e.g., reels, promo videos).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Canva or Adobe Illustrator is a bonus.
- Willingness to learn platforms including HubSpot, Asana, and other CRM/social media management platforms.
- Creative thinker with an eye for design and the ability to craft visually appealing content.
- Analytical mindset for tracking social media and PR performance, understanding metrics, and optimizing campaigns.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
- Passion for growing emerging brands, particularly in the restaurant and retail industries.
Benfits:
- Health/Dental/Vision – 100% Employer Paid for Employee
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance – 100% Employer Paid for Employee
- Life Insurance of 100,000 – 100% Employer Paid for Employee
- 401K Discretionary plan
- Paid Parking at our Virginia office
- $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- 15 days PTO
About Fransmart
Fransmart is the global leader in franchise development, selling over 5,000 franchises worldwide and turning emerging restaurant concepts into national and global brands for 25 years. Company Founder Dan Rowe identified and grew brands like Five Guys Burgers & Fries, QDOBA Mexican Grill and The Halal Guys from 1–5-unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today. Fransmart’s current and past franchise development portfolio brands have opened thousands of restaurants globally. Fransmart and their partner brands are committed to franchise development growth. Follow Fransmart on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Vice President of Franchise Development
Vice President of Franchise Development
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.
Fransmart Virginia Office
201 N. Union St. Ste. 110,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fransmart Scottsdale Office
16427 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 340
Scottsdale, AZ 85254