Franchise Finance Coordinator

• Serve as the primary point of contact for franchisees regarding financing and funding activities throughout the development process
• Guide franchisees through financing requirements, timelines, documentation, and lender interactions
• Assist franchisees in understanding development costs, capital requirements, and funding expectations
• Monitor financing progress and proactively address obstacles impacting development timelines
• Track and manage franchise development projects from approval through restaurant opening
• Coordinate financial milestones with construction, real estate, legal, and operations teams
• Ensure franchisees complete required documentation and meet established deadlines
• Facilitate communication between franchisees and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within development tracking systems
• Develop and maintain relationships with approved lenders and financing partners
• Coordinate information requests between franchisees and lending institutions
• Monitor loan application progress and financing approvals
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and submitting required financial documentation
• Track franchise financing pipelines and development milestones
• Prepare regular status reports for Development leadership
• Identify project risks, delays, or challenges and recommend solutions
• Support forecasting and planning related to franchise growth objectives
• Partner with Franchise Development, Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and Legal teams to support successful openings
• Participate in project meetings and development reviews
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with special projects and strategic initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in financial services, lending, franchise development, project coordination, banking, or related fields
• Experience supporting multi-step projects with numerous stakeholders preferred
• Franchise, hospitality, restaurant, or retail development experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of basic finance, lending, and business financial concepts
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability
• Ability to work effectively with franchisees, lenders, and cross-functional partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with CRM, project management, or development tracking systems preferred

Demonstrates expertise in franchise development financing, project coordination, and stakeholder communication, ensuring timely completion of documentation and adherence to financial milestones. Proficient in managing relationships with lenders and franchisees while supporting growth objectives through effective project management.

• Franchise Development
• Financial Services Experience
• Project Management Skills
• Relationship-Building
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

• Finance
• Lending
• Project Coordination
• Business Financial Concepts
• Documentation Management

• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Detail-Oriented

• Franchise Development
• Hospitality
• Restaurant Development
• Retail Development
• Financial Documentation

• CRM Systems
• Development Tracking Systems
• Microsoft Excel