Franchise Contract Management

Job Description

(50%) Administer the enforcement of the franchise agreements

• Research, prepare and issue official notices of non-compliance, and default to franchisees due to contractual violations
• Ensure compliance with state franchise relationship laws affecting default and termination notification requirements
• Work with regions to cure issued defaults in a timely manner in accordance with then-current policies and procedures

(40%) Administer franchise agreement renewal process

• Initiate and coordinate the renewal process to ensure a fully executed renewal contract is in place prior to initial contract expiration
• Review proposed leases and lease extensions for existing stores
• Coordinate delivery and service area maps for execution with contracts
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Disclosure Laws for the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreements

(10%) Administer other franchise agreement related matters

• Maintain Franchise Legal System database relative to store temporarily closed status
• Update delivery and service maps as required
• Prepare and administer amendments to existing franchise agreements
• Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel by producing various documents and information pursuant to franchisee matters and litigation
• Manage specific special projects from time to time as they arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General experience and comfort with legal matters and documents
• Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently while balancing team and individual responsibilities

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus