Franchise Business Consultant (Field Based in Louisville, KY market)

Summary

International Dairy Queen, Inc. develops, licenses, and services a global system of Dairy Queen restaurants. The Franchise Business Consultant provides guidance and coaching to franchisees and operations teams, helping improve sales, profitability, operating standards, and systems while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role also develops district business plans, supports franchisee marketing and financial performance, and assists with store openings and other departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement and execute the Worldwide Operation’s Business Plan (rolling 1-, 2- and 3-year plan) for a particular District. Develop and implement a district wide business plan (i.e., integrated marketing, operations, training, development, and supply chain plan)
• When and where appropriate, establish and implement effective business plans with franchise owners in the district. Provide necessary counsel and assistance to ensure the plans include specific goals and strategies in support of ADQ’s Operations and Marketing Plan
• Provide advice and guidance in developing and managing marketing performance through effective partnerships with appropriate departments, vendors, and franchisees
• Responsible for positioning franchisees for consistent achievement of optimal shift management, food safety, quality, service, cleanliness, repair and maintenance, and atmosphere goals as established by Operation’s Business Plan and ADQ’s operating standards
• Provide impactful advice and counsel to position franchisees for optimal financial health
• Partner with appropriate ADQ staff to help position new and existing franchisees to establish and execute effective development, reinvestment, and renewal strategies
• Provide support to other departments/functions as needed
• May assist with new store openings as required
• Complete Ad Hoc projects as required

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, restaurant management or a related field or equivalent restaurant operations experience
• 4 or more years of restaurant management (multi-unit/high volume preferred) and/or franchise operations management (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• A clean driving record is required
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the Restaurant Industry (QSR preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations
• Proficient knowledge of marketing, finance, training, human resource, and development
• Well organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Creative thinker who can quickly develop innovative ideas across a wide variety of business units
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and programs to a variety of audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously
• Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to be available and to work occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary, to meet business needs of franchisees
• ServSafe certification
• Frequent (4+ hours per day) communication via telephone and email
• Ability to travel overnight for franchisee and staff meetings/visits an average of two weeks per month
• Ability to drive an automobile for franchisee and staff meetings/visits. May require sitting in vehicle up to 8 hours per day, when traveling. Must be able to be insured by company insurance provider
• Ability to travel by airplane as necessary
• Ability to stand on concrete or tiled floors for up to 8 hours per day, when visiting a franchisee location
• No food or beverage allergies that would prevent you from tasting products or working in and around a Dairy Queen restaurant environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, restaurant management or a related field or equivalent restaurant operations experience
• 4 or more years of restaurant management (multi-unit/high volume preferred) and/or franchise operations management (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• A clean driving record is required
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the Restaurant Industry (QSR preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of restaurant operations
• Proficient knowledge of marketing, finance, training, human resource, and development
• Well organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Creative thinker who can quickly develop innovative ideas across a wide variety of business units
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and programs to a variety of audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously
• Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to be available and to work occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary, to meet business needs of franchisees
• ServSafe certification
• Frequent (4+ hours per day) communication via telephone and email
• Ability to travel overnight for franchisee and staff meetings/visits an average of two weeks per month
• Ability to drive an automobile for franchisee and staff meetings/visits. May require sitting in vehicle up to 8 hours per day, when traveling. Must be able to be insured by company insurance provider
• Ability to travel by airplane as necessary
• Ability to stand on concrete or tiled floors for up to 8 hours per day, when visiting a franchisee location
• No food or beverage allergies that would prevent you from tasting products or working in and around a Dairy Queen restaurant environment

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for a bonus.
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K match
• Paid time off, including volunteer time as well as parental leave