Franchise Business Consultant

About the role

The Franchise Business Consultant (FBC) serves as a strategic advisor and coach to a portfolio of franchisees within the Conserva Irrigation brand. This role provides operational guidance, financial coaching, sales and marketing alignment, training support, sourcing and pricing analysis, and process improvements to drive performance and long-term success. Location: Richmond, VA (preferred) or Remote in the United States.

Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence & Compliance
  • Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to brand standards and operational requirements.
  • Evaluate profitability, overhead costs, and operational efficiencies to strengthen margins.
  • Track key performance indicators to assess operational health across assigned locations.
• Franchisee Coaching & Business Support
  • Provide ongoing coaching on staffing, financial management, workflow optimization, and revenue growth.
  • Maintain structured meeting cadence (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) via a Level 10 EOS format.
  • Facilitate Level 10 Meetings to review KPIs, priorities, issues, and solutions.
  • Identify root causes of operational challenges, develop data-driven action plans, and lead execution for measurable improvement.
• Financial Analysis, Budgeting & KPIs
  • Review franchisee financial statements to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide annual budget guidance and assist franchisees in setting realistic revenue