(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