Job Description
(80%) Administer the franchise application and contract process for the following franchise events: franchise to franchise store sales, builds, refranchises, and outside investors.
Accountable for ensuring compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Disclosure Laws for the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreements
Initiate DPLLC’s Right of First Refusal and monitor DPLLC’s option period
Review applications, determine eligibility, and coordinate compilation of documents/information for evaluation (i.e. financial, proof of funds, other business interests, credit reports, criminal background histories, entity checks and motor vehicle records)
Review letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases and legal entity documents
Verify territorial right of ‘Area of Primary Responsibility’ for new and existing stores
Coordinate delivery and service area maps for execution with contracts
Prepare contracts for execution by Franchisee and DPLLC to consummate the legal foundation of the franchise relationship
Maintain Franchise Legal System database relative to the franchise application process
(20%) Act as primary liaison between Franchisees, DPLLC Entities and Outside Vendors
Conduct extensive communications with franchisee candidates and franchisees throughout the process to educate them on the process, policies and procedures and to follow-up on outstanding information and documentation
Work closely with Region Coordinators, Directors and Consultants on pending franchise acquisition applications.
Manage requests from lending institutions and landlords for documentation required for franchisees
Educate and communicate DPLLC’s franchising policies and procedures to franchisees, landlords and attorneys to ensure compliance
Present application material on a quarterly basis to incoming franchisees
Qualifications
Additional Information
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