Restaurant Franchise Business Consultant

Company Description  Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world.

IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.
Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

Job Description  We have an exciting opportunity for a Franchise Business Consultant to be  home based (remote) in the   Regina, SK area . This role provides guidance and coaching to franchisees and Operations team to achieve short and long-term company and operational goals. Utilize knowledge of restaurant operations and staff resources to provide counsel, advice and assistance to franchisee owners/operators to positively impact and improve sales, profits, operating standards and operating systems while maintaining or exceeding customer expectations.

Ensure compliance with IDQ policies and system standards. Gain and maintain support of key franchisee leaders in achieving operational goals. Engage functional experts when needed. Provide support to other functions when needed.
Key Accountabilities Include  Planning   Effectively implement and execute on the Operations Vision & Strategy in support of the broader organizational goals.
Develop and implement a district wide business plan (i.e., integrated marketing, operations, training, development and supply chain plan)
When and where appropriate, establish and implement effective action plans with franchise owners in the district. Provide necessary counsel and assistance to ensure the plans include specific objectives and strategies in support of DQCI’s operating standards. Monitor progress and goal achievement status.
Consulting   Provide advice and guidance in developing and managing marketing performance through effective partnerships with appropriate departments, vendors and franchisees.
Responsible for positioning franchisees for consistent achievement of optimal shift management, food safety, quality, service, cleanliness, repair and maintenance, and atmosphere goals as established by DQCI’s operating standards.
Provides impactful advice and counsel to position franchisees for optimal financial health. Provide training and on-going consulting support to achieve our desired sales to investment ratio of 1:1. Implement strategies to assist franchisee in executing human resource, training and professional development plans and programs, where appropriate.
Partners with appropriate DQCI’s staff to help position new and existing franchisees to establish and execute effective development, reinvestment, and renewal strategies
Responsible for monitoring consistent execution and delivery of company strategies to ensure food safety, menu compliance, trademark protection and DQCI standards.
The Canadian national base salary range for this position is CAD $92,399-$105,341. This position is also eligible for a bonus. The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for the same positions across all Canadian locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location, and education or experience.
Other   Provide support to other departments/functions as needed.
Assist with new store openings as required.
Complete Ad Hoc projects as required.
Qualifications  Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, restaurant management or a related field or equivalent restaurant operations experience
4 or more years of restaurant management (multi-unit/high…