Franchise Business Consultant

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to franchisees and Operations teams to achieve short and long-term company and operational goals.
• Implement and execute the Worldwide Operation’s Business Plan for the assigned district.
• Advise franchisees on marketing performance, shift management, food safety, quality, and service standards.
• Partner with franchisees to develop effective reinvestment and renewal strategies.
• Ensure compliance with IDQ policies and system standards across all locations.
• Support new store openings and complete ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, restaurant management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of restaurant management experience (multi-unit or high-volume preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of the QSR industry and restaurant operations.
• ServSafe certification.
• Ability to travel overnight for franchisee and staff meetings (averaging two weeks per month).
• A clean driving record and ability to drive for frequent site visits.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time and parental leave.

About the Company

International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries.