Franchise Business Consultant

Company: Inspire Brands (Arby's)
Headquarters: Colorado - Remote
URL: http://inspirebrands.com
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year
Application Deadline: 2026-06-11

About the Role

Business Consultants are responsible for an assigned portfolio of Franchisees. They collaborate with Franchisees to set and achieve or exceed goals for their networks to drive the business in the areas of sales, profits, and network growth. To accomplish this, Business Consultants will focus on coaching and influencing Franchise organizations in their delivery of consistent and safe brand experience, same-store comp growth, and (where applicable) organizational preparation for additional unit growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve the operations and business performance goals for their portfolio of Franchisees, as set by their regional operations leader.
• Facilitate Annual Planning and Franchise Business Review processes with Franchisees to assess performance and align on future goals. Focus on driving sales, profitability, and network growth while ensuring a safe and consistent brand experience.
• Develop plans to coach Franchisees through regular check-ins to ensure follow-through on commitments.
• Track and review ongoing data and analytics to guide Franchisee actions toward their goals. Interpret data to provide coaching and recommendations.
• Support Franchisees in understanding processes for remodeling and building new restaurants, monitoring milestones, and ensuring completed facilities meet operational specifications.
• Facilitate communications between Franchisees and applicable cross-functional partners.
• Participate as needed with the Field Marketing Team on operational initiatives and new marketing product rollouts. Monitor and support the execution of local, DMA, and regional marketing plans.
• Perform restaurant evaluations as needed based on the Franchisee Business Review process or other indicators.
• Partner with the Field Training Team to coordinate training support for franchisees.
• Ensure the effective use of G&A expenses within parameters set by regional leads.
• Complete all administrative functions and requirements of the position in a timely manner.

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum: High School or GED
• Preferred: 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in supervisory management or district-level multi-unit operations.
• Prior leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively manage time, plan, and work independently.
• Ability to build credibility and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and execute plans to drive results.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Ability to bring people together to solve problems.
• Resourceful and highly adaptable to changes.
• Curious with a desire for continuous learning.
• Thorough understanding of restaurant operations.
• Sound business and financial acumen.
• Skilled at consultation and strategic coaching.
• Compliance orientation.
• Big-picture orientation.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Willingness to travel to consult with franchisees.

Benefits

• Opportunity to prioritize growth and development.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• PTO plan plus up to 13 paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility to participate in the company bonus program.

The salary range represents the low and high end for this position. Actual placement will vary based on factors including experience, education, training, and location.