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Franchisee Recruiter/Franchise Development Manager - Hybrid
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Travel expense reimbursement
Professional development support
performance-based bonus
Job Description
Hissho Sushi is a prominent leader in the fresh sushi service industry, specializing in providing freshly made sushi to grocery retailers, universities, hospitals, corporate dining, and other non-traditional venues across the United States. The company operates a unique franchise model that integrates skilled sushi chefs within high-traffic retail environments, delivering premium restaurant-quality sushi with the convenience of grocery shopping. This business model is supported by a commitment to rigorous food safety standards, advanced production technology, and comprehensive chef training programs, which collectively uphold brand excellence and foster strong retailer partnerships based on trust and consistent execution. Hissho Sushi's reputation as... Show More
Job Requirements
- Located in North Carolina or South Carolina
- five plus years of experience in franchise development, franchise recruitment, or multi-unit business development
- deep understanding of franchise sales process, FDD requirements, and regulatory compliance
- experience in food service, QSR, or food manufacturing franchise systems strongly preferred
- strong knowledge of grocery retail or non-traditional food service venues
- excellent communication skills
- ability to create professional presentations and reports
- willingness to travel 25-30 percent
- bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience
Job Qualifications
- Five plus years of experience in franchise development, franchise recruitment, or multi-unit business development
- deep understanding of the franchise sales process, Franchise Disclosure Document requirements, and franchise regulatory compliance
- experience in food service, QSR, or food manufacturing franchise systems preferred
- proven ability to evaluate franchise candidates beyond financial metrics assessing operational capability, cultural fit, and long-term commitment
- strong knowledge of grocery retail environments, non-traditional food service venues, or commissary-based food operations
- excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- ability to build, update, and deliver professional presentations, reports, and franchise development materials
- bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience
- willingness to travel 25-30 percent domestically
Job Duties
- Identify and screen potential franchise partners through referrals, internal leads, and targeted outreach
- conduct structured interviews to assess operational discipline, food safety mindset, financial readiness, and cultural alignment
- maintain a high-quality recruitment pipeline focused on long-term operators
- educate candidates on Hissho’s operating model including grocery-based sushi operations, data-driven production, retailer compliance, food safety expectations, labor management, and chef training requirements
- monitor the competitive landscape and analyze competitor franchise models, fee structures, support offerings, and growth strategies
- develop compelling differentiators and value propositions highlighting Hissho’s superior training, brand standards, and retailer relationships
- coordinate background checks, financial verification, and reference checks
- ensure compliance with FTC Franchise Rule and applicable state franchise disclosure laws
- manage Franchise Disclosure Document delivery timelines and required waiting periods
- facilitate structured onboarding process preparing franchisees for operational success
- oversee initial training completion and schedule openings
- track 90-day post-launch performance metrics
- build and maintain strong relationships with prospective, active, and former franchise candidates
- provide weekly pipeline reports and quarterly franchise development forecasts
- develop and execute digital recruiting strategies leveraging social media, paid advertising, and online channels
- collaborate with Marketing to create recruitment materials, webinars, and discovery day events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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