Franchise Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Franchise Development Manager to join a rapidly growing, investment-backed food brand entering its next phase of UK expansion. The role will play a key part in driving franchise recruitment, supporting new partners from initial engagement through to launch, and helping establish a strong national high-street presence.

This position is ideal for a commercially driven individual with a strong track record in franchise recruitment and network development within hospitality, retail, or QSR environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the franchise recruitment strategy, identifying and securing high-quality franchise partners nationwide
• Manage the end-to-end franchise development process, from initial enquiry through to onboarding
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective franchisees through networking, outreach, and market activity
• Present the brand proposition, commercial model, and growth opportunity to potential partners
• Support franchisees through the early stages of their journey, ensuring alignment with brand standards and performance expectations
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and successful store openings
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and franchise performance to inform growth strategy

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in franchise recruitment or franchise development
• Background in hospitality, QSR, retail, or food-led franchised businesses highly advantageous
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, with the ability to confidently discuss business models and ROI
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-growth environment
• Willingness to travel nationally as required
• Salary up to £55,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-related incentives
• Opportunity to join a well-funded, fast-scaling brand at a pivotal stage of growth
• Clear career progression opportunities as the franchise network expands nationwide

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