Franchise Head - Fitness & Wellness Business

Franchise Head(Pan India)-Fitness & Wellness Brand

Key Responsibilities:

You will lead a team of BD and Program Managers, along with critical individual contribution to own and deliver overall AOP requirements of franchise center expansion which will include the following:

- Identify and evaluate potential markets for centers, considering factors such as demographics, competition, and market demand.

- Evaluate prospective franchisees based on their financial stability, business acumen, and alignment with the brand's values.

- Negotiate and finalize franchise agreements, including terms and conditions, royalty fees, marketing contributions, and operational guidelines.

- Review and update franchise agreements periodically to reflect changes in business needs.

- Work closely with multiple internal stakeholders - finance and growth for business case closure for new signups and center growth post launch, real estate and project for launch executions, training and operations for operations excellence.

- Oversee launch of new centers and provide guidance and support to franchisees during the setup and launch.

- Foster strong relationships with franchisees, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and ensuring operational compliance.

- Ensure consistent implementation of the brand's standards and guidelines across all franchise locations.

- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to proactively adapt strategies.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in franchise development / expansion/ corporate sales / B2B sales

- Hands on approach, and time on ground to develop deep understanding of business

- Deep understanding of business fundamentals with strong negotiations, communication and interpersonal skills.

- Demonstrated leadership skills with excellent relationship building skills to establish rapport with franchise and internal stakeholders.