Franchise Business Consultant

Culver Franchising System, LLC is currently looking for a dynamic and result oriented Franchise Business Consultant (FBC) to help support our existing franchisees and growth in greater Chicago, IL and northwest IN markets - ideally located in-between these two areas.

The person selected will provide ongoing leadership and advice to franchisees regarding restaurant operations. This includes supporting positive guest relations and hospitality, product quality, training, team development and expense controls; while providing expertise to franchisees in their quest to build restaurant sales and profits, and ultimately adding value to the Culver’s brand. Additionally, this person will be responsible for new restaurant openings, ongoing training initiatives, financial results and other key priorities.

Primary territory will between greater Chicago, IL and northwest IN markets and may provide support for other regions as needed. Typical number of restaurants in a Region is between 20 and 25. This is a remote/home-based position, ideally located in between these two areas. Overnight travel will be required with most stays being 1-2 days and occasional stays up to 14 days.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a liaison between Culver Franchising System, LLC (CFS) Culver’s support team, suppliers and franchisees
• Provide leadership and advice to franchisees on their restaurant operations, including food cost control, labor investments, expense control, safety, sanitation, product quality control, training, and guest relations
• Ensure franchisee operations are conducted in such a manner as to reflect favorably on the brand, protect trademark rights and be in compliance with all brand standards
• Be knowledgeable of Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to ensure operational compliance
• Ensure restaurant openings are successfully managed with appropriate support teams and leadership, planning, while adhering to established restaurant opening budgets
• Support franchisees approved for expansion with operations and human resources preparations
• Support franchisees in meeting sales, experiences and guest satisfaction goals are achieved or exceeded
• Represent company operations, as needed, on various operations, Franchise Advisory Council, R&D, training, information technology, supply or other functional committees as needed
• Plan and set priorities to achieve business objectives
• Influence others by building respectful working relationships built on trust and a strong base of credibility
• Demonstrate an ability to adapt to different situations and personalities, while maintaining a high level of personal integrity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two year College or University degree in related field
• Five years experience as a multi-unit restaurant supervisor or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time including nights and weekend travel
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate
• Valid Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $85,000 - $0