Job Description
Job Title : Franchise Operations Manager
Location : San Diego area (travel required)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Company Overview
French Florist is a floral boutique reimagining what it means to give and receive flowers. Our handcrafted arrangements are intentionally designed by expert floral designers using only the highest-quality blooms sourced from the best farms around the world. Whether for celebration, connection, or simply delight, our flowers do more than decorate—they elevate and transform moments.
With three successful company-owned boutiques in Los Angeles and a growing franchise network, French Florist is on a mission to create a more loving and compassionate world through flowers. As purveyors of beauty and connection, we don’t just deliver arrangements—we deliver emotion, meaning, and magic.
Position Overview
The Franchise Operations Manager is a hands-on, multi-functional role that supports the growth and success of our franchise network through training, field coaching, operational support, and continuous improvement initiatives. This person will own franchisee training and development, serve as a performance coach, and act as a process and support resource for new and existing locations.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and creating meaningful impact across a growing system.
Key Responsibilities
Training and Development
- Design, update, and deliver effective training materials and programs that support franchisee performance in areas such as operational, marketing, and financial best practices.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
- Maintain and manage knowledge resources in our learning management system (LMS) and other platforms.
- Assess training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement through feedback and performance metrics.
Franchisee Coaching and Support
Build strong, trust-based relationships with franchisees to drive alignment with French Florist’s brand, operational, and cultural standards.Provide ongoing business coaching in areas such as labor efficiency, marketing, inventory, and team development.Conduct regular field visits and virtual check-ins to support execution, resolve issues, and share best practices.Operational Excellence and Process Support
Identify and implement improvements to operational systems, tools, and SOPs.Act as a resource for troubleshooting operational and technical challenges.Partner with cross-functional teams to test and roll out new tools, technologies, and processes to the franchise network.Travel & Field Work
Provide on-the-ground support during new location ramp-up and training periods.Travel regularly to franchise locations for field coaching, brand audits, and training delivery (approx. 30–40%).Success Metrics
High franchisee satisfaction with training, coaching, and operational supportIncreased adoption of tools, systems, and best practicesOperational consistency and brand alignment across franchise locationsMeasurable improvement in franchisee performance and business outcomesQualifications
3-5 years of experience in franchise operations, business coaching, or training and developmentStrong facilitation and coaching skills, with experience delivering both virtual and in-person learning experiencesProficient in interpreting business metrics and providing operational guidanceExcellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsProficiency in business software tools and LMS platformsExperience with EOS® or similar business operating systems is a plusWillingness to travel regularlyBenefits
$85,000 - $100,000 / yearPaid time off and professional development allowancesEmployee stock option eligibility after one yearOpportunity to play a key role in shaping a fast-growing franchise system