Franchise Finance Coordinator

Position Summary

The Franchise Finance Coordinator serves as the primary financial liaison for franchisees throughout the development process helping guide candidates from approval through restaurant opening. This role partners closely with franchisees lenders internal development teams legal construction and operations to ensure timely completion of financing milestones and support successful restaurant openings.

The ideal candidate is highly organized service-oriented financially savvy and skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously while building strong relationships with franchisees and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

Franchisee Financial Support

• 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 that could impact development timelines.
• Maintain regular communication with franchisees regarding project status milestones and next steps.

Development Process Coordination

• Track and manage franchise development projects from approval through 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 to drive project execution.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within development tracking systems.

Lender and Financial Partner Coordination

• 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.
• Support franchisees through lending and approval processes.

Reporting and Analysis

• Track franchise financing pipelines and development milestones.
• Prepare regular status reports for Development leadership.
• Identify project risks delays or challenges and provide recommended solutions.
• Maintain financial and development databases with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support forecasting and planning activities related to franchise growth objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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 for franchise financing and development processes.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors 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.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of basic finance lending and business financial concepts.
• Outstanding 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.

HTO EMP. an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

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Required Experience:

Manager