Franchise Development Manager
Join a growing premium hospitality brand that combines distinctive culinary experiences with a strong focus on quality, community, and expansion.
Franchise Manager
We are looking for a Franchise Manager to support the development and expansion of a growing franchise network. The role will focus on identifying new growth opportunities, supporting franchise partners throughout the development process, and ensuring that each location operates in line with the brand’s standards and business objectives.
The ideal candidate combines a strong business development mindset with operational awareness and the ability to build long-term relationships with franchise partners.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the company’s franchise expansion strategy.
Identify and evaluate potential franchise partners and new business opportunities.
Manage the relationship with franchisees throughout the onboarding, opening and operational phases.
Support new location openings and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders involved in the process.
Ensure franchise partners comply with brand standards, operational procedures and quality requirements.
Monitor the performance of franchise locations and provide recommendations for operational and commercial improvement.
Support franchisees with business planning, operational challenges and performance optimization.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of franchise procedures, standards and documentation.
Monitor market trends, competitors and potential locations for future expansion.
Act as the main point of contact between the company and franchise partners.
Requirements
Previous experience in franchise development, franchise management, business expansion or a similar role.
Experience in developing or supporting franchise networks is required.
Previous experience within the HoReCa, food service, hospitality or restaurant industry represents a strong advantage.
Good understanding of business operations, commercial performance and franchise models.
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Commercial mindset combined with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Availability to travel, depending on business and franchise development needs.
- Department
- Management
- Locations
- Cluj-Napoca
Colleagues
About Sales Consulting
As a leading provider of Human Resources consulting services in Transylvania, we deliver regional coverage and specialized expertise across four core areas: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and HR consultancy. With a strong and consistent presence on the Romanian market, we continue to consolidate our position through a strategic commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.
Our success is founded on the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary capabilities of our consulting team, and the long-standing partnerships we maintain with clients who rely on our support in navigating complex HR challenges.
We collaborate with organizations across a broad range of industries, including IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharmaceutical, banking, FMCG and others, building sustainable, long-term relationships that contribute to their organizational growth.
Guided by the principles of client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication, and responsibility, we remain focused on delivering measurable value and consistently high-quality services to our partners.