The Head of Franchise will be responsible for leading the strategic growth, development, and performance of the franchise network. This role involves overseeing franchise recruitment, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining brand standards, and supporting franchise es in achieving commercial success.
You will act as a key liaison between the franchisor and franchise es, driving consistency, profitability, and brand integrity across all locations.
✅ Franchise Development & Expansion
- Develop and execute the franchise expansion strategy across local and international markets.
- Identify and evaluate potential franchise partners.
- Lead negotiations and manage the end-to-end franchise acquisition process.
- Conduct market research and site selection feasibility.
✅ Franchise e Support & Operations
Ensure operational standards and brand compliance across all franchise outlets.Oversee onboarding, training, and ongoing support for franchise partners.Establish systems for performance tracking and business reviews.Address and resolve franchise e operational or business challenges.✅ Strategic Leadership & Planning
Set and monitor KPIs related to franchise growth, performance, and profitability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, training, legal).Identify opportunities for process improvements and technology adoption.✅ Brand & Customer Experience Management
Maintain brand consistency across the franchise network.Support franchise es in delivering excellent customer experience.Roll out marketing campaigns and ensure franchise e alignment.✅ Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to franchise agreements, brand guidelines, and regulatory requirements.Conduct regular audits and compliance checks.Manage disputes and enforce corrective actions when necessary.🧠 Key Requirements : 🎓 Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field (MBA preferred).💼 Experience :
8–12 years of experience in franchise operations or business development.Proven track record of expanding franchise networks and improving franchise e performance.Experience managing cross-regional or multi-country franchise systems is a plus.🚀 Skills :
Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.Deep understanding of franchise business models and unit economics.Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a matrix organization.📊 KPIs / Success Metrics :
Number of new franchise s opened per year.Franchise e satisfaction and retention rates.Average Unit Volume (AUV) and system-wide sales growth.Operational compliance and brand audit scores.Time to launch new franchise locations.📍 Travel Requirements :
Willingness to travel frequently to franchise locations (up to 40–60%).Please DM your cv at
lakshmik@theorganicworld.com
