What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Member Remote position at Wonder Franchises?
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned operational leader to helm our restaurant franchisor, comprising over 100 units. This individual will oversee a corporate/franchisor team of approximately 10 people, supporting franchisees and expanding the network.
The role also entails overseeing our single corporate restaurant, with an experienced manager in place requiring minimal day-to-day involvement from the CEO. The ideal candidate should possess high IQ and EQ, be low-ego, scrappy, comfortable taking ownership, and have an interest in small business operations.
While experience in restaurants or franchising is advantageous, we welcome exceptional candidates from diverse backgrounds, leveraging our existing team's institutional knowledge.
About Wonder Franchises:
We are a rapidly growing investment platform focused on acquiring and operating franchisors and franchisee portfolios generating EBITDA between $1-5 million. Our mission is to identify promising opportunities within the franchising sector and drive operational excellence across our portfolio companies.
Our managing partner hails from Apollo's Private Equity group, and our CEO and Head of Strategy & Ops are Harvard Business School alumni.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Location: Based on the west coast (CA ideally), with frequent travel (~1 week per month) to our office (in CA) and franchise store locations (all in the western US).
Compensation: Competitive cash compensation (base and bonus), along with a management incentive plan (profits interest).
