Vice President of Franchise Operations

Vision & Strategy

Assist in setting strategic direction and aligning brand objectives with Empower Brands’ overall goals

Provide overall direction and guidance for system-wide operational activities

Establish and evolve operating policies, standards, and service offerings to strengthen the brand

Franchisee Performance & Support

Lead the support team in delivering proactive training, coaching, and mentoring to franchisees

Drive improvements in franchisee performance, unit growth, and profitability

Oversee onboarding of new franchisees and ensure effective ramp through ongoing reinforcement

Financial Performance & Accountability

Own achievement of annual budget and EBITDA targets

Monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with monthly and annual goals

Ensure appropriate metrics, reporting, and accountability systems are in place

Commercial Division Leadership

Oversee development and growth of the commercial irrigation division to meet national and regional customer needs

Ensure alignment between commercial initiatives and broader operational strategy

Sales, Training & Cross-Functional Alignment

Partner with the Director of Sales & Training to support sales effectiveness and franchisee growth

Collaborate with Marketing to drive lead generation and revenue opportunities

Support development and execution of training programs, regional meetings, and annual conventions

Team Leadership & Development

Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team including Franchise Business Coaches and functional leaders

Build organizational capability to support continued system growth

Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and franchisee success

Brand Stewardship & Compliance

Maintain strong knowledge of franchising and industry dynamics to evolve the business model

Ensure adherence to legal guidelines, brand standards, and ethical business practices

Build strong relationships with franchisees to support long-term success