Franchise Business Consultant (must reside in greater Providence, RI area, SE Connecticut, or SE Massachusetts)

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 resources, and development.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits

Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families.  Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more!  To learn more about our great benefit offerings,

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Work Environment

Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week.  Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.

Provide guidance and coaching to franchisees and the Operations team to achieve short and long-term company and operational goals. This is a

home-based (remote) field position in the Providence, RI area, SE Connecticut, or SE Massachusetts).

Utilize knowledge of restaurant operations and staff resources to provide counsel, advice, and assistance to franchisee owners/operators to positively impact and improve sales, profits, operating standards, and operating systems while maintaining or exceeding customer expectations.  Ensure compliance with IDQ policies and system standards.  Gain and maintain the support of the DMA chairpeople and other key franchisee leadership in achieving operational goals.  Engage functional experts when needed.  Provide support to other functions when needed.

Primary Accountabilites:

Planning:

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)

Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.