Franchise Development Manager

Franchise Development Manager

Put your career into high gear with Mavis Discount Tire! We're looking for a full time Manager, Franchise Development to join Team Mavis at our Corporate Offices in White Plains, NY. With over 2,000 retail locations, Mavis is one of the largest tire sales and automotive repair chains in the United States, and we’re growing rapidly.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and manage ongoing franchisee leads from start to finish including lead generation, application review, candidate vetting, LOI and franchisee/license agreements, discovery day agenda.Manage the disclosure process of all candidates including proper and necessary documentation.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all franchise inquiries, leads, candidate interactions/progress, real estate activities, etc. and prepare/present at monthly Dept. Head meetings.Prepare detailed franchise candidate packages and present to executive team for review and approval.Lead discovery days, candidate interviews, and franchise/license awards.Maintain relationships with existing franchisees.Work with existing franchisees on transfer/resale efforts to other existing franchisees or to new franchiseesPrepare, or submit to legal for drafting and preparation of, Franchise Agreements and any addenda or other documents needed.Ensure agreements are provided to the future franchisee for signatures in a timely manner.Maintain accurate tracking and reporting for total number of deals/candidates awarded by year, franchisee to franchisee transfers, franchised store acquisitions, etc.Prepare, in conjunction with legal counsel and executive teammates, yearly updates to the Franchise Disclosure Documents.Track upcoming License Agreement renewal or termination dates and conduct/oversee processes for renewing or terminating franchise agreements to include preparation and drafting, or submitting to legal for drafting, any necessary documentation.Work with accounting to assure franchise/transfer fees and initial advertising fees (if applicable) are collected and ACH forms are completed and collected.Report or oversee reporting of new store openings, transfers, renewals (both License Agreement and Sublease), etc. to Gimex staff and select Mavis staff as needed. Implementation of necessary tools to include ESRII demographic/mapping generation, Adobe Sign, Background/Credit check resources, network of CRE associates, BizBuySell, Crexi, etc.) Assist Franchisees in finding/obtaining new or additional Tuffy locations.Work with other teammates to conduct market analysis, assessing viability, potential for success any new Tuffy locations being considered.Prepare detailed site packages for viable new Tuffy sites and present to executive team for review and approval.Assist Franchises with third-party LOI/Lease negotiations as needed.Work in conjunction with Operations Dept. to provide specifications and ensure building and any improvements meet Gimex’s approval.Assist Franchisees in procuring local sign companies and work closely with them to obtain estimates as needed.Provide Franchisee and/or vendors with Tuffy signage specifications and assist in assuring signage is installed prior to store opening.Work in conjunction with Mavis lease administrators to track upcoming Franchisee Lease/Sublease expirations/renewals and conduct/oversee processes for renewing or terminating.Maintain memberships/subscriptions (ESRI, Frandata, IFA)

QualificationsYears of Franchise Development or Real Estate transaction experiencecommunication skillsworkload in a fast paced environmentManagement Experience desired but not required

Employee Benefits:At Mavis, we understand that our people drive our success. We provide our team members with competitive weekly pay, a good working environment and an excellent combination of additional benefits like health and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacations, paid personal and sick time, paid holidays, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Mavis is an Equal Opportunity Employer