Frnchaise developement manager

Company Description Santushti Shakes Pvt. Ltd. is a dessert and beverage brand where every sip is designed to feel like a celebration. The company is known for indulgent thick shakes and a variety of yummy desserts that aim to delight guests and keep them coming back. Santushti focuses on creating flavorful, high-quality treats that encourage customers to pamper their taste buds. The brand is growing and seeks team members who are passionate about hospitality, customer experience, and scalable retail operations.
Role Description The Franchise Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Vadodara. This role is responsible for identifying potential franchise partners, managing the end-to-end franchise acquisition pipeline, and conducting market research to evaluate new territories. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and qualifying leads, presenting the franchise model, coordinating due diligence and documentation, and supporting franchisees during onboarding. The role also involves collaborating with operations and marketing teams to ensure brand standards are communicated clearly, maintaining relationships with existing franchise partners, and tracking performance metrics to support sustainable franchise growth.
Qualifications
Franchise development and business expansion skills, including lead generation, partner evaluation, and territory planning.
Sales and negotiation abilities, with experience in presenting business proposals and closing franchise or B2B agreements.
Relationship management and communication skills to build long-term partnerships with franchise owners and internal stakeholders.
Basic financial and analytical skills for reviewing franchise business plans, ROI projections, and performance reports.
Knowledge of food & beverage or retail operations and brand standards implementation is highly beneficial.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
Ability to work on-site in Vadodara, travel within assigned regions as needed, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in common office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM software) and strong organizational skills.

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