Franchise manager vs general manager

Differences between franchise manager and general manager duties and responsibilities

Franchise manager example responsibilities.

• Prospect for leads and run a direct marketing campaign, within assign territory that meet weekly quotas.
• Conduct cold calling, schedule client meetings, develop quotations, negotiate contracts, oversee payroll, and manage profitability.
• Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
• Educate and fully engage in best practices and full compliance with relevant employment laws, payroll reporting and financial documentation and tracking
• Facilitate safety training meetings and exercises using Microsoft PowerPoint to help employees understand the potential safety hazards in their work environment.
• Used Xactimate estimating software and QuickBooks extensively and are the contact person for those areas within the business.
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General manager example responsibilities.

• Generate positive EBITDA and improve cash flow by managing costs and inventory.
• Manage all recruiting and training efforts, and develop systems to track ROI comparison results.
• Work as a FOH AGM and train to manage all staff functions including training, hiring, food and labor controls.
• Develop yearly budget for multiple hotels that include revenue, labor, fix and variable costs to achieve overall EBITDA goal.
• Task primarily with building logistics infrastructure, managing operational expenses, and supporting start up strategies.
• Train and manage FOH staff and improve overall quality, organization and professionalism of restaurant and bakery.
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