Job description
Join Global Franchise Growth, a leading force in franchising, as a Franchise Development Manager in Austin, TX. You will identify, evaluate, and partner with franchise candidates to accelerate our national expansion while upholding brand standards and profitability.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with senior leadership, brokers, and existing franchisees to map market opportunities, design territory strategies, and oversee the onboarding of new partners. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced culture that rewards results.
Responsibility
- Identify and assess high-potential franchise opportunities across assigned territories
- Lead the end-to-end franchise sales cycle from initial contact to binding agreement
- Conduct market analytics to define optimal territories, forecast ROI, and inform strategy
- Build and maintain a robust franchise pipeline using CRM; track progress and reporting
- Collaborate with Marketing to develop lead generation, recruitment campaigns, and brand positioning
- Manage franchise disclosure, qualification, and onboarding processes; coordinate initial training with Operations
- Negotiate franchise agreements, fee structures, and support packages that align with brand standards
- Partner with brokers, existing franchisees, and cross-functional teams to accelerate growth
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- 3+ years in franchise development, sales, or business development
- Proven track record of closing franchise deals and building a franchise network
- Strong market analysis, financial modeling, and territory planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), data-driven mindset, and MS Office; willing to travel
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently and within cross-functional teams