Director of Franchise Operations Jobs

Director of Franchise Operations jobs are open across quick-service restaurants, retail franchises, hospitality, and fitness brands, from multi-unit coordinator to senior director level, with specializations in franchisee support, compliance auditing, and new unit development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEmpower Brands
Top cityCommerce, CA
Work type57% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Director of Franchise Sales
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Director of Franchise Sales
Amada Senior Care
San Clemente, California
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$75k - $100k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Director of Franchise Operations
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Director of Franchise Operations
Five Star Franchising
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
51-200

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Head of Franchise Business Banking Growth
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Head of Franchise Business Banking Growth
U.S. Bank
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Success
Inside Sales
Sales
$170k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Director of HCP Precision Marketing, RSV Franchise
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Associate Director of HCP Precision Marketing, RSV Franchise
Sanofi
Morristown, New Jersey
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$149k - $215k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Director of Franchise Operations
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Director of Franchise Operations
Bodybar Pilates
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$115k - $125k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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Director of Franchise Operations Job Market

Who's Hiring

Empower Brands2 open roles
Fresh Food Concepts2 open roles
Sanofi1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of franchise operations jobs.

  • Five or more years of multi-unit or franchise operations management experience
  • Proven ability to drive franchisee compliance with brand standards and operational procedures
  • Experience conducting field audits, business reviews, and franchisee performance assessments
  • Strong financial acumen including P&L oversight, budgeting, and same-store sales analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
  • Proficiency with operations management software, ATS platforms, and reporting dashboards

Tips for Your Director of Franchise Operations Job Search

Quantify your multi-unit oversight results

Franchise operations hiring managers want to see how many units you managed, your same-store sales trends, and audit pass rates. Pull those numbers from your last two roles and lead your resume bullets with outcomes, not duties.

Tailor your resume to the franchise model

A corporate-owned portfolio and a franchisee-owned network have different dynamics. Read the job posting carefully and mirror its language around support, compliance, or growth depending on which model the company runs.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of franchise operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by brand growth stage

Emerging franchise brands hiring their first operations director want someone who can build systems from scratch. Established brands want process enforcement and consistency. Matching your background to the brand's growth stage makes your application far stronger.

Prepare a franchise health turnaround story

Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you handled an underperforming franchisee or struggling location. Have a specific example ready that covers your diagnosis, your intervention plan, and the outcome you delivered.

Negotiate territory scope, not just compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify the number of units you'll oversee from day one, the expected growth trajectory, and whether support staff scales with your territory. These factors define your day-to-day workload as much as the base salary.

Director of Franchise Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of franchise operationss?

The companies hiring the most director of franchise operationss right now include Empower Brands, Fresh Food Concepts, and Sanofi, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Quick-service restaurant groups and fitness franchise networks tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.

How many director of franchise operations jobs are remote?

About 100% of director of franchise operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is field-intensive by nature. Sub-areas like training program development, franchisee onboarding communications, and operations analytics reporting are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements compared to territory management positions that require regular site visits.

How do you become a director of franchise operations?

Start in a unit-level operations role at a franchise brand, then move into a district or area manager position overseeing multiple locations. Build expertise in compliance auditing, franchisee relationship management, and financial performance analysis. Accumulate experience across different brand growth stages, document your outcomes in quantifiable terms, and pursue a senior manager or operations director title before targeting director-level postings.

Can I get hired as a director of franchise operations without direct franchise experience?

Yes, candidates from multi-unit retail, hospitality, or food service management regularly cross into franchise operations without having worked for a franchise brand specifically. Emphasize your experience managing geographically distributed teams, enforcing operational standards, and coaching underperforming locations. Smaller or emerging franchise brands are more open to hiring operations directors from adjacent industries than mature, heavily systemized franchise networks.

What does the director of franchise operations interview process look like?

The process typically involves an initial call with HR or a talent partner, followed by a structured interview with the VP of Operations or Chief Operating Officer focused on multi-unit management scenarios and brand standards enforcement. A panel interview with cross-functional leaders is common at larger brands. Finalists are often asked to present a franchise health assessment or a 90-day plan showing how they would approach their territory from day one.

Where can I find and apply to director of franchise operations jobs?

You can find and apply to director of franchise operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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