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Job description
Our Story
It's no surprise that our story is a little unconventional. After all, Papa Murphy's brought an entirely new approach to the pizza industry. But our unique idea is a simple one. We focus on using quality ingredients, prepared fresh daily, to offer our guests everyday meal solutions to take 'n' bake at home with ease. That commitment to quality and creativity extends beyond just our delicious and craveable products. At Papa Murphy's it is our mission to create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. Because we know that what makes us great isn't just what we make, it's what we make together.
Position Summary
As a Franchise Business Consultant (FBC) , your primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive guidance and support to franchisees within an assigned area helping promote the successful operation of their businesses and growth of the brand. You will act as the primary liaison between the franchisor and franchisees, working to uphold brand standards and improve operational execution, marketing execution, sales growth, and the profitability of stores. Your role will involve regular travel to various franchise locations, where you will assess performance, offer strategic advice, and facilitate training and development initiatives.
Primary Accountabilities
Franchisee Relationship Management
Cultivate and nurture personal relationships with franchisees while aligning with brand and corporate objectives.
Independently provide comprehensive guidance and expert advice to franchise personnel on revenue generation, cost controls, marketing, purchasing, and compliance.
Lead the seamless opening of franchise restaurants, offering advisory support and facilitating team implementation from opening plan to grand opening.
Strategic Support And Development
Evaluate business organizations within the restaurant industry and recommend best practice procedures and ideas to key stakeholders throughout the system.
Collaborate with franchisees in developing short- and long-term strategic plans consistent with the brand's goals and financial success.
Lead franchisees in business growth through evaluation and strategic development recommendations, identifying opportunities and reviewing economic models.
Review franchisees' economic reports and make key recommendations to the Director of Operations in the development of action plans for cost control areas.
Maintain regular communication and meetings with the Director of Franchise Operations, providing insights into key issues affecting financial health and operational integrity.
Improves franchisee capabilities by helping leverage company tools, available resources, and best practices across business functions especially in finance, marketing, and operations.
Leadership
Build trust and credibility with supervisors, peers, and franchisees through active participation in round table discussions and workshops.
Take independent, prompt and appropriate action to address performance issues or conditions in troubled areas, proactively managing decisions that impact the company.
Effectively prioritize and inform the Director of Franchise Operations of significant issues, recommending potential solutions to challenges as they arise.
Training And Development
Develop, coach, and mentor franchisees, assisting in the formulation of action plans for improvement and financial success.
Affect the formulation of franchisee training programs through strategic insight and advice that aligns with operational needs.
Ensure the effective implementation of new policies and procedures and evaluate their impact at franchisee locations through regular restaurant visits.
Guest And Associate Relations
Help address and resolve guest complaints promptly, ensuring a quality brand experience.
Interact with guests as needed to answer questions and alleviate concerns, maintaining high standards of customer service.
Auditing
Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures and conduct audits, including relating to food safety, to maintain operational excellence.
Complete and review Brand Standard Assessments with franchisees and operators, utilizing them as tools for operational improvement and development.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Education: This position requires college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years' experience in QSR environment.
Skills/Competencies/Certifications:
ServSafe certification required.
Exhibit a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work unsupervised, while troubleshooting and problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Fully understands key performance drivers of restaurant businesses.
Flexible thinker capable of addressing diverse restaurant issues.
Strong business acumen with demonstrated knowledge of maximizing unit level economics.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Ability to lead, influence and develop organizational capability as well as achieve results with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Microsoft Office Skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Familiarity with Tableau, and a deep knowledge of restaurant Point of Sale systems preferred.
Experience working with franchisees or in a franchised organization is preferred.
Other Requirements
Ability to travel a minimum of 75% with overnight stays required.
Valid Driver's license.
Ability to work flexible and/or weekend hours.
Occasional on-site attendance for corporate meetings and events.
What We Bring To Table
Salary range: $75,000-$100,000. Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.
Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA (dependent care/medical)
Company paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
Optional supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement account with employer match and immediate vesting
Paid time off accrual account (starts at 15 days per year, with an additional day added annually up to 25 days)
10 paid holidays per year, plus an additional 2 floating holidays
8 Hours of Papa Cares Volunteer Hours per year
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
50% pizza discount at Papa Murphy's Company Stores
Please Note
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required in this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Papa Murphy's International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Worksite address
vancouver, WA, 98662, US
Who can apply
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