Remote Franchise Business Consultant Jobs
Remote franchise business consultant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed franchise networks, with demand concentrated in food and beverage, retail, and business services sectors. Employers hiring remotely right now include Inspire Brands, Smoothie King, and Primrose Schools. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Business Consultants are responsible for an assigned portfolio of Franchisees. They collaborate with Franchisees to set and achieve-or-exceed goals for their networks to drive the business in the areas of sales, profits, and network growth. To accomplish this, Business Consultants will focus on coaching and influencing Franchise organizations in their delivery of consistent and safe brand experience, same store comp growth, and (where applicable) organizational preparation for additional unit growth.
An ideal candidate would live in North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Achieve the operations and business performance goals for their portfolio of Franchisees, as set by their regional operations leader.
- Facilitate Annual Planning and Franchise Business Review process with Franchisees to assess performance based on previous goals and commitments, and to align on future goals and commitments. Align priority areas with Franchisee to drive the business in sales, profitability and
- network growth, while delivering a safe and consistent brand experience. Develop plan to coach Franchisee, through regular check-ins, to follow-through on commitments.
- Track and review on-going data and analytics to guide Franchisee actions toward their goals, commitments, and plans. Interpret data to provide coaching and recommendations on priorities for Franchisee to address. Follow up on Franchisee commitments and monitor data to check progress.
- Support Franchisees in understanding the processes for remodeling and building new restaurants. Align with the construction team and the Franchisee, monitor the milestones, and hold the Franchisee accountable to ensure that completed facilities meet required operational specifications. Provide support during all remodel and new store openings.
- Facilitate communications between Franchisee and applicable cross-functional partners based on Franchisee’s individual goals and opportunities in pursuit of safe and consistent brand experience, same-store growth, and preparations for unit growth
- Participate and work “as-needed” with the Field Marketing Team on updates for operations initiatives and new marketing product and promotion rollouts. Monitor and support the execution of local, DMA and regional marketing plans.
- Perform evaluations on restaurants as-needed based on the Franchisee Business Review process or other indicators
- Partner with Field Training Team to coordinate training support to the franchisee.
- Ensure the effective use of G&A expenses within parameters set by regional leads.
- Complete all responsible administrative functions and requirements of the position in a timely manner.
Education Qualifications
- Minimum High School or GED
- Preferred 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Qualifications
- 5 Preferred Minimum – 5 years in supervisory management or district level multi-unit operations. Prior leadership experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills – able to effectively manage time, plan, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to build credibility and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to develop and execute plans to drive results
- Able to use data to inform decisions
- Able to bring people together to solve problems
- Resourceful and highly adaptable to changes in direction; can effectively adapt to different
- situations and personalities
- Curious with a desire for continuous learning
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of restaurant operations
- Sound business and financial acumen
- Skilled at consultation and strategic coaching
- Compliance orientation
- Big-picture orientation
- Innovation and creativity
Travel Recquired
Must be willing to travel to consult with portfolio of franchisees, based
upon the needs of the portfolio 75-80%
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
Business Consultants are responsible for an assigned portfolio of Franchisees. They collaborate with Franchisees to set and achieve-or-exceed goals for their networks to drive the business in the areas of sales, profits, and network growth. To accomplish this, Business Consultants will focus on coaching and influencing Franchise organizations in their delivery of consistent and safe brand experience, same store comp growth, and (where applicable) organizational preparation for additional unit growth.
An ideal candidate would live in North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Achieve the operations and business performance goals for their portfolio of Franchisees, as set by their regional operations leader.
- Facilitate Annual Planning and Franchise Business Review process with Franchisees to assess performance based on previous goals and commitments, and to align on future goals and commitments. Align priority areas with Franchisee to drive the business in sales, profitability and
- network growth, while delivering a safe and consistent brand experience. Develop plan to coach Franchisee, through regular check-ins, to follow-through on commitments.
- Track and review on-going data and analytics to guide Franchisee actions toward their goals, commitments, and plans. Interpret data to provide coaching and recommendations on priorities for Franchisee to address. Follow up on Franchisee commitments and monitor data to check progress.
- Support Franchisees in understanding the processes for remodeling and building new restaurants. Align with the construction team and the Franchisee, monitor the milestones, and hold the Franchisee accountable to ensure that completed facilities meet required operational specifications. Provide support during all remodel and new store openings.
- Facilitate communications between Franchisee and applicable cross-functional partners based on Franchisee’s individual goals and opportunities in pursuit of safe and consistent brand experience, same-store growth, and preparations for unit growth
- Participate and work “as-needed” with the Field Marketing Team on updates for operations initiatives and new marketing product and promotion rollouts. Monitor and support the execution of local, DMA and regional marketing plans.
- Perform evaluations on restaurants as-needed based on the Franchisee Business Review process or other indicators
- Partner with Field Training Team to coordinate training support to the franchisee.
- Ensure the effective use of G&A expenses within parameters set by regional leads.
- Complete all responsible administrative functions and requirements of the position in a timely manner.
Education Qualifications
- Minimum High School or GED
- Preferred 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Qualifications
- 5 Preferred Minimum – 5 years in supervisory management or district level multi-unit operations. Prior leadership experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills – able to effectively manage time, plan, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to build credibility and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to develop and execute plans to drive results
- Able to use data to inform decisions
- Able to bring people together to solve problems
- Resourceful and highly adaptable to changes in direction; can effectively adapt to different
- situations and personalities
- Curious with a desire for continuous learning
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of restaurant operations
- Sound business and financial acumen
- Skilled at consultation and strategic coaching
- Compliance orientation
- Big-picture orientation
- Innovation and creativity
Travel Recquired
Must be willing to travel to consult with portfolio of franchisees, based
upon the needs of the portfolio 75-80%
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote franchise business consultant jobs.
- Three to five years of experience in franchise operations, field support, or multi-unit management
- Demonstrated ability to coach franchisees on operational standards and business performance
- Strong proficiency in P&L analysis and interpreting unit-level financial statements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field
- Experience conducting field audits, site visits, and operations reviews
- Familiarity with franchise disclosure documents and franchisee agreement compliance
Tips for Your Remote Franchise Business Consultant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote franchise business consultant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Early applicants on focused job searches consistently get more responses than those casting a wide net late.
Show async franchisee management in your resume
Remote employers want proof you can support franchisees without being on-site. Highlight specific examples of virtual coaching sessions, digital performance reviews, or franchisee issue resolution handled entirely through written communication and video calls rather than in-person visits.
Build fluency in remote field tools
Franchise support teams run on CRM platforms, franchisee portal software, and video conferencing tools. Name the specific platforms you have used, such as Salesforce, FranConnect, or Microsoft Teams, so hiring managers can confirm you can contribute on day one without a learning curve.
Prepare for the remote work screen
Most remote franchise business consultant interviews include a direct question about how you manage franchisee relationships without in-person access. Prepare a specific example that covers how you identified a performance issue remotely, communicated it to the franchisee, and tracked resolution using digital tools.
Remote Franchise Business Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote franchise business consultant job?
Target remote-first franchise organizations and distributed support teams that rely on virtual field visits and digital reporting tools rather than in-person territory management. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with CRM platforms and video conferencing tools. Candidates who can show a history of managing franchisee relationships asynchronously and hitting performance benchmarks without day-to-day supervision stand out from the pool.
Which companies hire remote franchise business consultants?
Remote franchise business consultant roles are posted by Inspire Brands, Smoothie King, and Primrose Schools and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first franchise systems, multi-unit operators with geographically distributed portfolios, and franchise development firms that support franchisees across multiple regions without requiring consultants to be on-site.
Can you get a remote franchise business consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate independent problem-solving from day one without in-office guidance. Smaller franchise brands and remote-first support companies occasionally hire entry-level consultants when candidates show strong business acumen, comfort with digital reporting tools, and any hands-on exposure to franchise or multi-unit operations through internships, vendor roles, or owner-operator experience.
Do you need a degree for remote franchise business consultant jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this field often weigh demonstrated franchisee coaching results, CRM proficiency, and experience managing multi-unit performance data as heavily as a formal degree. A business or operations background helps, but candidates who can speak to concrete franchisee support outcomes and show comfort working in distributed digital environments regularly advance without a four-year credential.
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