Franchise Manager

Franchise Manager

Foodbuy | Field-Based | Competitive Salary

At Foodbuy, we’re transforming the way food and non-food procurement works. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we manage over £2bn in spend, partnering with leading brands, suppliers and clients across the UK to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions.

We’re now looking for a Franchise Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our franchising strategy across the business.

This is a high-impact, senior position where you’ll operate with autonomy and influence at executive level, driving Foodbuy’s growth agenda through franchising.

You’ll act as the bridge between brands, sales and clients
, unlocking new franchise opportunities while strengthening existing partnerships and delivering like-for-like growth.

• Leading the franchising strategy across Foodbuy and Compass sectors
• Building and managing strategic relationships with franchise partners
• Identifying and introducing new franchise opportunities into the business
• Driving commercial performance through structured business planning and KPI delivery
• Acting as the key commercial contact for franchise agreements and performance reviews
• Collaborating with Commercial Directors and sector leads to align strategy
• Ensuring a consistent, scalable approach to franchise mobilisation and growth
• Supporting sustainability initiatives across the franchise supply chain

• Proven experience within franchising, with a track record of delivering growth and successful partnerships
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at senior level
• Strategic thinker with experience delivering complex, large-scale initiatives
• Confident communicator and presenter across multiple stakeholder groups
• Data-driven and analytical, with strong attention to detail
• A collaborative, high-energy approach with a clear growth mindset

• Be part of a market-leading procurement organisation within a FTSE 100 group
• Play a visible role in shaping a high-growth franchising strategy
• Work with leading brands, clients and senior stakeholders across sectors
• Drive innovation and differentiation in a competitive market
• Competitive salary and strong career development opportunities