Franchise Business Coach

Franchise Business Coach

Surface Experts is a rapidly growing franchise system with new franchises joining our system each month. We care about our people and want them to love where they work and who they work with. As our system grows, we're looking for a business-minded Franchise Business Coach based on the East Coast to work directly with franchise owners, challenge their thinking, and drive meaningful business results.

Job Summary

The Franchise Business Coach is a key partner to franchise owners and a primary connection to Surface Experts HQ. This role is focused on improving performance, driving accountability, and helping owners execute against clear business priorities. You'll work closely with franchisees to strengthen sales, profitability, operations, and team performance while ensuring alignment with brand standards. This is not a reactive support role. It's a hands-on coaching position centered on execution, follow-through, and results. This role is best suited for someone who has operated in a similar capacity within a growing franchise system and understands what it takes to drive performance across portfolio owners.

Job Responsibilities

Coach franchise owners to improve financial performance, sales growth, and operational execution Use KPIs and financials to assess performance, identify gaps, and drive action Hold franchisees accountable to goals, commitments, and brand standards Support owners across core business areas including sales, staffing, training, retention, and goal setting Help franchisees consistently implement Surface Experts systems and processes Ensure franchisee compliance with brand standards and address issues when needed Identify trends across the system and share insights with senior leadership Facilitate collaboration and sharing of best practices across franchisees Problem-solve alongside owners and identify practical, scalable solutions

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in franchise operations, small business ownership, or multi-unit management Direct experience as a Franchise Business Coach, Director of Franchise Operations, or similar field-based role within a growing franchise organization strongly preferred. Strong business and financial acumen Proven experience coaching, advising, or leading others to measurable results Ability to evaluate performance, prioritize issues, and drive accountability Strong relationship and communication skills, including the ability to have tough conversations when needed

Job Details

Type: Full-time, permanent Travel: 50%+ within the U.S. (primarily East Coast markets) Location: Remote / hybrid, must be based on the East Coast HQ: Spokane, Washington Compensation: $90,000$100,000 base salary, plus bonus potential Benefits: Paid holidays, vacation, and health benefits

Characteristics for Success

You're practical, direct, and results-focused. You enjoy working with franchise owners, understand the realities of franchising, and know how to balance empathy with accountability. You're comfortable in a growing system and energized by helping bring clarity, structure, and consistency as the brand scales. Your equally comfortable working from a home office and being in the field observing, coaching, and driving results alongside franchisees.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to communicate orally. Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without an assisted hearing device. No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force may be required. The position is full-time and remote. Ability to travel frequently (50%+), including air travel and driving between locations Ability to work onsite in franchise locations including standing, walking job sites, and engaging in field-based coaching Role includes a mix of home office work and active in field responsibilities

Surface Experts is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, mental or physical disability including medical condition), genetic information or other status protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at careers@surfaceexperts.com