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Vitality Bowls

Franchise Area Manager

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$55K/yr

Franchise Area Manager And Overview: In 2011 Vitality Bowls was created in northern California from a commitment to provide healthy, high quality superfoods, smoothies, acai bowls and hand-crafted ...

Vitality Bowls

Franchise Area Manager

Danville, CA · On-site

$55K/yr

Franchise Area Manager And Overview: In 2011 Vitality Bowls was created in northern California from a commitment to provide healthy, high quality superfoods, smoothies, acai bowls and hand-crafted ...

Vitality Bowls

Franchise Area Manager

Pleasant Hill, CA · On-site

$55K/yr

Franchise Area Manager And Overview: In 2011 Vitality Bowls was created in northern California from a commitment to provide healthy, high quality superfoods, smoothies, acai bowls and hand-crafted ...

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Franchise Development Manager

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

POSITION PURPOSE The Franchise Development Manager owns lead targeting strategy, candidate cultivation, and pipeline movement alongside the VP of Franchise Growth, exercising independent judgment ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for franchise manager in California is $67,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,700.00 and $67,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a franchise manager?

A franchise manager oversees the organization and planning within a business or corporation’s franchising department. As a franchise manager, your duties include reviewing contracts, processing renewals, and enforcing licensing expectations. You also support franchisees and improve opportunities for new franchisees to enter the company. To uphold the best interest of the business, you must ensure that franchisees adhere to the company guidelines and present themselves in line with the company’s value system. Employers expect candidates to have similar experience running franchise operations or assisting investors. You need excellent communication and interpersonal skills due to the relationship-building nature of this job.

What does a franchise manager do?

A Franchise Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and performance of franchise locations within a company. They ensure that each franchise follows the company's standards, policies, and procedures while supporting franchisees in maximizing profitability and growth. Their duties typically include training franchisees, conducting site visits, providing business advice, and maintaining brand consistency across locations. Franchise Managers also act as a liaison between corporate headquarters and franchise owners to address any issues and ensure smooth operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a franchise manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Franchise Manager, you need strong business acumen, leadership abilities, and experience in operations management, often supported by a degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with franchise management software, CRM systems, and financial analysis tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills help a Franchise Manager support franchisees and ensure brand consistency. These skills are vital for driving franchise growth, maintaining operational standards, and fostering successful long-term partnerships.

What are some common challenges a franchise manager faces when supporting multiple franchise locations?

Franchise Managers often juggle the needs of multiple franchisees, which can present challenges such as ensuring consistent brand standards across locations, managing communication effectively, and addressing unique operational issues that arise in different markets. Balancing corporate guidelines with local adaptation requires strong organizational skills and diplomacy. Additionally, Franchise Managers frequently collaborate with marketing, training, and operations teams to provide ongoing support and drive franchisee success.

How much do franchise managers make in the US?

Franchise managers in the US typically earn an average salary between $50,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the franchise. Many also receive bonuses and benefits, and strong leadership and operational skills can lead to higher compensation.
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Franchise Area Manager

San Ramon, CA • On-site

Vitality Bowls
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
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$55K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Franchise Area Manager Job Description And Overview:
Job Description
In 2011 Vitality Bowls was created in northern California from a commitment to provide healthy, high quality superfoods, smoothies, acai bowls and hand-crafted juices to communities throughout the US. The company is fast paced, exciting and has grown to over 70 stores. The company has an amazing opportunity with benefits for a Franchise Area Manager whose primary role will be to provide leadership and management of multiple Vitality Bowl locations in the Danville area; ensure achievement of restaurant sales and budgetary targets; drive and deliver exceptional customer service; establish and maintain operational standards in compliance with federal, state and local laws, including food quality, food safety, and restaurant safety; preserve brand integrity of restaurant facilities; establish and maintain performance standards; and coach, develop and support management team members. The Franchise Area Manager's overall focus is to increase average unit volume of sales and control costs; and drive operations excellence.
Job Description Overview
  • Understanding all aspects of opening a Vitality Bowls Franchise store
  • Strong understanding of a P&L and ability to execute action plans with franchisees to correct P&L line items that fall outside the proven matrix Vitality Bowls suggests.
  • Implement and ongoing management of marketing program and help franchisees to grow their business.
  • Full understanding of Labor and COGS management and ability to help franchisees control their costs.
  • Order management, knowing the importance of the process how our distribution chain works to placing orders to control inventory levels
  • Understanding the culture and brand of Vitality Bowls to be able to convey to franchisees.
  • Understanding of allergen safety and being able to present to franchisees in a manner that this is a cornerstone of the business model.
  • Management of food product quality and being able to teach non-cross contact ideals in our kitchens.
  • Practice clear and effective communication with franchisees being able to effectively support them and direct them to profitability.
  • Having knowledge of real estate selection to store build out implementation.
  • Knowledge in social media marketing.
  • Full understanding of Vitality Bowls Grand Opening plan and execution.

Ability to execute time management to perform daily, weekly and monthly tasks such as:
o Executing weekly/bi-weekly, monthly franchisee calls.
o Writing monthly reports reflecting P&L's and plan on where improvements can be made.
o Performing corporate assigned task to help build and improve franchise operations.
  • Ability to execute franchise store inspections and give fair and accurate assessments.
  • Have a flexible schedule for traveling that can be a minimum of 1 week per month up to two weeks per calendar year solely to perform franchise store grand openings.
  • Open availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Be able to teach, guide and mentor the same daily, weekly and monthly manager task as follows:

Corp Store HR Job Responsibilities:
  • Management of Career Pug and Paychecks
  • Creating and Updating Job Postings
  • Recruiting
  • Hiring
  • Training
  • Onboarding
  • Invoice logs
  • Assisting in Local Store Marketing
  • Monitoring Yelp
  • Monitoring Punchh
  • Assist with Month End Inventory at each Corp as schedule permits and is needed

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 + /year
Compensation: 50K - 65K
Vitality Bowls specializes in making delicious açaí bowls, a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients. Additional antioxidant-rich menu items include smoothies, juices, salads and more. No ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt, or artificial preservatives are used, giving the purest taste possible to each item.
Vitality Bowls' Standards and Expectations:
Be Friendly and Fast -
  • Make a great first impression: smile and greet each guest.
  • Show a sense of urgency and strive to minimize wait times.
  • Get to know your guests and make them regulars.
  • Make a memorable connection and send each guest off with a smile.
Know Your Stuff -
  • Become knowledgeable about Vitality Bowls menu, preparation methods (gluten free modifications)
  • Being "fitness and nutritionally minded" will help you understand your customer
  • Develop a good understanding of each ingredient's nutritional values
  • Deliver a perfect meal item every time.
The "One Team" Theme -
  • Work together as ONE team to deliver a great meal and provide outstanding service.
  • Be courteous to your fellow team members and make Vitality Bowls a fun and uplifting place to work.
  • Seek opportunities to exceed expectations.
  • Embrace the ACT principal - be Accountable, practice good Communication, and be Trustworthy.
Show Pride in Your Work -
  • Look sharp and be on time for all scheduled shifts, and have reliable transportation to our location.
  • Keep the store clean, organized, and looking great with consistency.
  • Operate cash register and handle all cash transactions with careful consideration.
  • Do your best and strive for excellence in everything you do.

I acknowledge that I am applying for employment with an independently owned and operated Vitality Bowls franchisee, a separate company and employer from Vitality Bowls and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. I understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employees including and without limitation hiring and termination, and Vitality Bowls does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about my application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated Vitality Bowls franchisee.

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