Franchise Business Consultant

The purpose of this role is to ensure the success of assigned Franchise Partners by acting as a trusted advisor, consulting on profitability, marketing, and operational excellence.

This role will be based in Ohio only, with the ideal candidate in the broader Cleveland or Toledo area.

• Establish a strong, trusted advisor relationship with Franchise Partners through leadership training, on-site store visits, and frequent communication
• Act as a liaison between the Franchise Partner and Crumbl HQ to balance stakeholder interests and recommend solutions
• Facilitate Franchise Partner networking by connecting those with similar challenges and interests through roundtable discussions and a strong understanding of the market and region
• Use Franchise Partner leadership training to promote a positive Crew culture
• Document every interaction with Franchise Partners
• Address franchise partner engagement by escalating feedback and documenting results

• Develop reports and actionable recommendations tailored to individual store business needs by using sales data, comparison statistics, and analysis.
• Work with Franchise Partners to create short and long-term business goals
• Review profit and loss statements to identify profit goals and opportunities
• Frequently perform root-cause analyses and provide recommendations for business growth
• Conduct local market research to aid in increasing sales through marketing initiatives and community involvement
• Develop marketing strategies based on market research and Franchise Partner interest

• Develop a thorough understanding of Crumbl’s operational KPIs and the why behind them including policies and procedures
• Seek every opportunity to encourage operational excellence
• Applaud operational excellence with awards and recognition
• Review operational dashboards for the market region to better understand opportunities for each store and recommend best practices to reach strategic goals for Franchise Partners.

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business, Marketing, or Accounting or equivalent proven experience
• Proven track record of running a successful business
• Strong financial literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (ability to convey complex ideas clearly and using simple language)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to conduct crucial conversations
• Ability to balance the interests of both HQ and Franchise Partners, though sometimes conflicting
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with little to no supervision
• Basic Knowledge of food safety practices
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Access to reliable transportation

• Previous consulting or coaching experience
• Previous business financial experience
• Advanced knowledge of food safety practices
• Masters degree in business related field

• This position is based in the market where the employee will be consulting with travel about 50% of the time. The expectations may change with business needs. 25% of the time will be focused on administrative tasks by participating in team calls, identifying priorities, planning travel, sending follow up communications to franchise partners, etc. 75% of the time will be focused on field tasks by visiting bakeries, traveling, conducting business reviews, etc.

$80,000 - $100,000 a year

We are committed to pay transparency in accordance with Illinois law; the salary range for this position is listed above and reflects our commitment to equitable and competitive compensation.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 15 days PTO/year
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Personal phone bill reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Regular company and team activities
• 401k with competitive matching contribution plan
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Work in a hyper-growth company

Crumbl HQ and franchisees provide employment for over 26,000 people across the United States, and all of our franchises are owned and operated by independent members of the local community.

Crumbl is an equal opportunity employer. Crumbl provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies:
Crumbl HQ doesn't typically partner with 3rd party recruitment resources. If we require assistance on this search we will contact selected partners directly; we do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions.