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LOCATION
Phoenix, Arizona
POSTED
6 days ago
Franchise (Business) Consultant
Our client is seeking a Franchise (Business) Consultant located in the Phoenix, AZ area to support a portfolio of franchise-owned schools across Arizona, California, and Nevada. This role partners closely with franchise owners to help improve business performance, strengthen operations, and ensure a high-quality experience for families and students.
The Franchise (Business) Consultant acts as a trusted business partner, providing coaching, guidance, and support to franchise owners. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships, analyzing business performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping owners implement strategies that drive results.
What You'll Do
Partner with franchise owners to review business performance, identify opportunities, and develop action plans to improve results.
Analyze financial, operational, and school performance data to help prioritize goals and focus areas.
Build strong relationships with franchise owners and school leaders through regular communication, coaching, and follow-up support.
Plan and conduct school visits to assess performance, provide guidance, and support business and operational improvements.
Help franchise owners execute and refine their business plans by reviewing trends, results, and key performance metrics.
Support the implementation of educational programs and brand standards to ensure a consistent, high-quality family experience.
Stay informed on industry best practices, accreditation standards, quality rating systems, curriculum resources, and vendor partnerships.
Share trends and insights with leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Provide training, coaching, and support that helps franchise owners and school leaders build capability and drive long-term success.
Required Experience
3+ years of franchise consulting, multi-unit operations, district management, or early childhood education leadership experience.
2+ years of experience supporting multiple locations, clients, or business units.
Experience working with franchise organizations or multi-site operations.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%, including some overnight travel
Highly Desired
Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
Strong relationship-building and coaching skills with the ability to influence and drive results.
Ability to analyze business performance and turn insights into actionable recommendations.
Comfortable working with financial reports, operational metrics, and performance data.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
This position is based in the Phoenix, AZ area and requires up to 70% travel throughout Arizona, California, and Nevada. The role offers a base salary of up to $100,000 depending on experience and qualifications, plus eligibility for a 5% annual bonus.