Director Of Franchise Development

Welcome to Mezza Lebanese Kitchen, the culinary creation of two brothers who live and breathe the exotic world of Lebanese cuisine. For over 30 years, their restaurants have provided a fast, healthy, and affordable middle-eastern experience for customers.

Mezza’s brand has become recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing Lebanese restaurant chains in Canada. The food, décor and overall welcoming atmosphere directly reflects the brands motto: EAT LIKE YOU'RE FAMILY.

With twenty locations throughout Atlantic Canada, and locations in Dubai, UAE, Mezza is in the midst of exponential growth across Canada and is seeking energetic, focused, and talented individuals to join their corporate team.

The Details:

Mezza is currently seeking a Director ofFranchise Development to join ourmanagement team.

As a key member of our corporate team, you’ll be responsible for driving Mezza’s expansion of franchise locations throughout Canada by awarding franchises and managing our development department. You’ll be running point on the sales process and various stages of the new franchise acquirement, including overseeing applications, disclosures, franchisee approvals, site selection, construction, franchisee training, and grand openings.

Further, you’ll be tasked with representing the brand while coaching prospects through the legal process, financing resolution, and real estate development. We’ll count on you to help develop and execute innovative lead generation strategies for attracting quality franchise candidates, including trade shows, information seminars, and market visits. You’ll be in the business of developing and nurturing relationships.

You will be advising and reporting directly to the President & Vice-President, on matters related to franchise development.

The qualified candidate will be professional, influential, highly organized, and a self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit; and hold the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

The Finer Details:

·Organize and oversee the Mezza franchise development department;

·Manage the entire new franchisee process from initial inquiries to the opening of new locations;

·Evaluate potential franchisees, determining suitability and qualifying candidates for franchise approval;

·Review new franchise applications, legal disclosures, applicant approvals, real estate site selection, construction, franchisee training, and grand openings;

·Coordinate financing and legal matters, while also acting as a liaison with a multitude of real-estate representatives;

·Consult with executive team (operations, marketing, finance) on securing and onboarding new franchisees;

·Manage and direct all aspects of Mezza’s involvement in franchise recruiting, including trade shows, market visits, and information seminars; maintaining diligent records for new and existing leads;

·Collaborate with marketing department on the advertisement of new and existing franchise opportunities; interact on social media to further recruitment goals;

·Improve Mezza’s operational standards and procedures, by enforce regulations across the franchise system; and, when necessary, execute disciplinary actions;

·Provide motivational support and business advice for franchisees.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years sales experience/ business development or recruitment;
• Highly organized and detailed; professional, tactful, and relationship driven;
• A problem-solver with determination to succeed;
• Able to travel.
• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business or other related areas;
• Experience on LinkedIn and other marketing/recruitment tools;
• Previous franchise sales or franchise development experience a strong asset;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and strong communication skills;

If you are looking to join our team at this exciting time, this could be the opportunity for you!

We offer a competitive salary + commission-based package with benefits.

TO APPLY: Send your resume in DOC or PDF format to [email protected]

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying.