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Unleashed Brands

Franchise Growth Specialist

Bedford, TX · On-site +1

This role will work closely with Franchise Recruiters, Franchise Development Marketing, and Franchise Development Leadership to support the team's growth targets across the Unleashed Brands portfolio ...

Zaxby's

Director, Franchise Sales

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This role requires a combination of sales expertise, relationship building, and market analysis to drive successful franchise recruitment efforts. As we continue to grow, our strategies have set us ...

Yum! Brands

Sr. Manager, Franchise Development

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$160K - $175K/yr

This role leads strategic recruiting initiatives, manages the full franchise sales lifecycle, and serves as a key steward of the brand's expansion strategy across priority markets. This position is ...

Yum Brands

Sr. Manager, Franchise Development

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$160K - $175K/yr

This role leads strategic recruiting initiatives, manages the full franchise sales lifecycle, and serves as a key steward of the brand's expansion strategy across priority markets. This position is ...

Yum

Sr. Manager, Franchise Development

Irvine, CA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

This role leads strategic recruiting initiatives, manages the full franchise sales lifecycle, and serves as a key steward of the brand's expansion strategy across priority markets. This position is ...

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How much do franchise recruitment jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for franchise recruitment in the United States is $68,748.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is franchise recruitment?

Franchise recruitment is the process of identifying, attracting, and selecting qualified individuals or businesses to become franchisees within a franchise system. This role typically involves marketing the franchise opportunity, screening applicants, guiding prospects through the application process, and ensuring they meet the franchisor’s requirements. Effective franchise recruitment helps a franchise brand expand while maintaining quality and consistency across its locations.

What is the difference between Franchise Recruitment vs Franchise Sales Manager?

AspectFranchise RecruitmentFranchise Sales Manager
Primary FocusIdentifying and attracting potential franchiseesClosing franchise deals and managing sales processes
ResponsibilitiesMarketing franchise opportunities, screening candidates, onboardingPresenting franchise packages, negotiating terms, finalizing sales
Required SkillsCommunication, marketing, candidate assessmentSales, negotiation, relationship management
Work EnvironmentMarketing teams, franchise development departmentsSales teams, business development units

While both roles involve expanding franchise networks, Franchise Recruitment focuses on sourcing and attracting potential franchisees, whereas Franchise Sales Managers handle the closing of deals and managing sales processes. Understanding these distinctions helps businesses assign the right responsibilities and find suitable candidates for each role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Franchise Recruitment, and why are they important?

To thrive in Franchise Recruitment, you need a solid understanding of franchising models, sales expertise, and experience in talent acquisition or business development. Familiarity with CRM software, applicant tracking systems, and franchise disclosure documents is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to assess and build relationships with potential franchisees are crucial soft skills. These capabilities are vital for effectively identifying, engaging, and onboarding qualified franchise partners to drive network growth.

What are the main challenges faced in Franchise Recruitment and how can they be overcome?

A key challenge in Franchise Recruitment is identifying candidates who not only have the financial resources but also align with the brand's values and long-term vision. Recruiters often navigate a high volume of applications, requiring strong evaluation processes and effective communication to ensure the right fit. Building trust with potential franchisees and providing clear information about expectations and support are essential. Overcoming these challenges involves developing a robust screening process, maintaining transparent communication, and offering comprehensive onboarding to set new franchisees up for success.
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Infographic showing various Franchise Recruitment job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,748 per year, or $33.1 per hour.
Director, Franchise Recruitment

Director, Franchise Recruitment

Unleashed Brands

Bedford, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Role Summary:
The Director, Franchise Recruitment (DRM) will be responsible for executing and delivering the highest qualified franchise candidates that align with Unleashed Brands and its portfolio company’s target criteria. The
right candidate will recruit ideal franchise groups for at least one brand and possibly more as the company grows. The DRM will give best efforts to locate, identify, and recruit these franchise candidates to join the Unleashed Brands franchise system, build rapport with these identified candidates, lead them through the mutual evaluation process and eventually help the right candidates sign a Franchise Agreement. This role will work in conjunction with the other franchise recruitment team members including other DRMs, Franchise Recruitment Coordinator, VP of Franchise Recruitment and the Chief Growth Officer to accomplish its individual
and team targets. The Director, Franchise Recruitment will report to the Vice President of Franchise Recruitment (VPFR).
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have 2 years of sales or personnel recruitment experience preferably in the franchise industry. He/she must have a history of successfully selling a high investment concept or recruitment process while possessing excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must be coachable, driven, focused, self-confident, a self-starter, must strive for excellence and have only the highest integrity in their interactions. The right candidate must have a demonstrated history of performing in a highly competitive environment.
Unleashed Brands expects each brand recruitment team to sign more than 50 annually for the next 5 years. We are only looking for team members who have high motivation and a strong sense of urgency in the franchise recruitment process.
Current Family of Brands:
  • Urban Air Adventure Parks
  • The Little Gym
  • Snapology
  • Premier Martial Arts
  • Water Wings Swim School
  • Class 101
  • Sylvan Learning
Key Result Areas:
  • Responsible for executing the franchise mutual evaluation selection process and delivering a minimum of 15 new franchise agreements individually in their first full year, and 25+ New franchise agreements in their second full year
  • Responsible for records management for each franchise candidate as well as completing required activity reports to accurately maintain projections for the team.
  • Responsible for coordinating and preparing the inter-office communication for Discovery Days. This will include the dates for Discovery Day, complete candidate dossiers at least 48 hours before DD and the schedule for DD being coordinated with all involved parties and presenters. Generally responsible for communicating to the Urban Air team what to expect from each candidate.
Education and Experience:
  • 2-5 years of Sales process management and/or Recruitment process experience.
  • Franchise experience a plus, but not required.
Accountabilities:
This individual will be accountable to the individuals responsible for protecting the Unleashed Brands including Franchisees, the Home Office, and the Unleashed Brands Shareholders. The Senior Director, Franchise Recruitment will report directly to the Vice President of Franchise Recruitment.
Workplace Environment:
This role can be remote or located at the Home Office headquarters in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.
Some travel is required for this role.
Daily dress code of "business casual" and positive work environment.
Perks:
  • Paid bi-weekly
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Multiple health care insurance plans that cover medical, dental, prescription, vision, and employer HSA contributions
  • Competitive 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions
  • Daily dress code of “business casual”
  • A positive work environment
  • And much, much more
Company Description
Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. Unleashed Brands has more than 350 locations open and in development with plans to open more than 100+ new units annually over the next 5 years. For more information, please visit www.unleashedbrandsplatform.com Unleashed Brands is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Unleashed Brands is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.
ADA
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unleashed Brands will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
Unleashed Brands is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
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