Self Opportunity, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Director of Restaurant Franchise Sales
Self Opportunity, Inc. is a rapidly expanding restaurant group seeking an experienced Director of Franchise Sales to lead franchise development efforts across key U.S. markets. The role involves driving national growth by sourcing qualified franchise candidates and managing the end-to-end sales cycle while collaborating with executive leadership on market expansion strategies.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a proactive franchise sales strategy to expand the brand in targeted markets
Identify, qualify, and nurture prospective franchisees through pipelines, outreach, and industry networks
Conduct discovery calls, webinars, and in-person meetings to present the franchise value proposition
Manage all steps of the franchise sales process, including applications, financial review, territory mapping, and approval packages
Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, Real Estate, and Legal teams throughout the franchise approval process
Represent the brand at franchise expos, industry conferences, and regional events
Build a robust CRM pipeline and maintain detailed reporting on franchise lead activity and conversion metrics
Provide insight and recommendations on market trends, unit economics, and competitive activity
Ensure all sales efforts comply with brand standards, FDD guidelines, and state regulations
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of experience in franchise sales, ideally within the restaurant, QSR, or fast-casual segment
Proven success meeting and exceeding franchise development goals
Strong understanding of franchise models, FDD requirements, and operational fundamentals
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to evaluate financial qualifications and business plans for prospective operators
Experience using CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, FranConnect, etc.)
Willingness to travel for franchise events, market reviews, and candidate meetings
Preferred
Experience scaling a rapidly growing restaurant brand
Strong network within the restaurant and franchising community
Knowledge of real estate, site selection, and unit development timelines