Franchise Business Consultant – Northeast

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with franchise owners and leadership teams
• Conduct needs assessments to understand franchisee challenges, opportunities, and business goals
• Provide tailored recommendations and action plans reinforcing brand standards and proven systems
• Serve as liaison between franchisees and the corporate support team
• Guide strategic business plans supporting local growth and brand performance
• Advise on market trends, expansion opportunities, competitive positioning, and profitability
• Evaluate new revenue streams including memberships, birthday parties, food and beverage programs, and seasonal initiatives
• Provide operational consulting and monitor compliance with brand standards, policies, and procedures
• Conduct business reviews and share benchmarking data
• Deliver coaching, mentorship, workshops, and regional meetings
• Provide tools and resources to implement proven strategies
• Analyze financial statements, P&Ls, sales metrics, and benchmarking reports
• Support budgeting, cost management, and financial targets
• Partner with owners on company-wide initiatives and local-market adaptation
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Advise on risk mitigation and brand protection
• Act as subject matter expert in park operations, financial acumen, and franchise system standards

Requirements

• Must reside in Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years in franchise consulting, business development, or multi-unit operations
• Proven success in driving growth and strengthening franchise businesses
• Strong financial expertise with hands‑on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Advanced proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear and compelling communication and presentation skills
• Creative problem‑solving ability
• Adaptability and agility in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working on a computer and communicating via phone and Teams
• Ability to move around during park visits, with or without reasonable accommodation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in franchise consulting and business development, with a strong focus on financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning to drive growth and compliance within franchise systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Franchise Consulting
• Financial Analysis
• Business Development
• CRM Systems Proficiency
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Consulting
• Needs Assessment
• Market Trend Analysis
• Revenue Stream Evaluation
• Benchmarking
• Action Planning
• Compliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Creative Problem‑Solving
• Adaptability
• Mentorship
• Collaboration
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Franchise System Standards
• Brand Standards
• Risk Mitigation
• Market Positioning
• Local Growth

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM Systems