Franchise Development Manager

Job Description Franchise Development Manager - Restaurants

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East Coast

$Competitive

A high-growth, globally recognised specialty beverage brand is looking for a Franchise Development Manager to drive expansion across the East Coast. This is a field-based, high-impact role for someone who lives and breathes franchise growth — from prospecting new partners to getting new locations open.

What Youll Do

Identify, qualify, and close new franchise partners across East Coast markets — single and multi-unit operators

Manage the full franchise sales cycle from first conversation to signed agreement

Build and maintain a strong pipeline using CRM tools, industry events, and referral networks

Support new franchisees through site selection, pre-opening, and grand opening

Target non-traditional venues — airports, universities, travel hubs — as well as traditional retail

Report on pipeline, conversion rates, and market development to senior leadership

What Were Looking For

3–6 years in franchise development, franchise sales, or BD within restaurants, F&B, or specialty beverage

Proven track record closing franchise agreements with single and multi-unit operators

Background in fast-casual, QSR, or beverage concepts strongly preferred

Non-traditional venue experience a big plus

Strong commercial acumen, CRM discipline, and comfortable with regular East Coast travel

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset

Interested in this challenge? xmvmafu Please send your resume to Holly today!