Franchise Development Director

Works for a franchise brand, recruiting new franchise owners and choosing where new locations open.

A day in the life

You host a 'discovery day' for 12 potential franchisees, walk them through the business model and the costs, then decide which ones get approved.

Pay over a career

Starting
$80k
Typical
$130k
High
$250k

Often salary plus commission per franchise sold.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in business or marketing; franchise sales experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Business Administration, Marketing.

Outlook

Growing about average. Grows with franchise brands.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI automates lead generation and screening; meeting candidates and deciding who gets a franchise stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Speech and debate, Marketing CTE class.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2022.

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