Franchisors

We’re proud to say that franchisors who work with us typically turn to us again for help filling subsequent positions. We see that as the ultimate testimony of our success. Our combination of top-notch talent and an unmatched history in the franchise industry helps us help clients land the caliber of people that can drive solid growth.

Our expertise in placement spans a diversity of disciplines, including:

  • Finance
  • Franchise Sales
  • International
  • Legal & Franchise Administration
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • President/CEO/COO
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Training

To give you an example of the strength of our candidates across those disciplines, here are just a few.

Senior Franchise Executive
Senior Director of Franchise Development
VP of Operations
VP of Marketing

Franchise Search can help your company find the perfect candidate, contact us at 845-727-4103 or [email protected].

Testimonials

“As a startup franchisor, we were completely new to this process and market. From the get-go Doug and his team gave us the confidence that not only could they find the right candidates for us, but they would also be able to provide industry-specific guidance as we worked through the process. We were comforted by their integrity and the highly customized approach they took with our search.”
PresidentMiniluxe, Inc
“Doug is the ‘go-to’ recruiter for franchise talent, with his deep longstanding connections in the industry and a great, well-deserved reputation.”
CEOSerendipity Labs
“I’ve used Doug’s services on 3 occasions, and he’s never let me down! The second was an emergency for an integral part of my management team. Doug found the right person within a week. Great job!”
CFORetro Fitness
“Doug Kushell is definitely the best in the business. when it comes to helping franchisors find the most qualified executives.”
Chief Development Officerand Franchise Industry Veteran
“Doug and team make the recruiting process easy. Within days, I had an outstanding caliber of candidates. I highly recommend Franchise Search.”
VP of Franchise DevelopmentCerta Pro Painters
“I will always call on Doug for my recruitment needs.”
SVP of Franchising5,000 Location Retail Franchise System
“Working with Doug has been awesome. He really listened and pushed just enough to keep me moving forward. He brought the perfect fit for our company culture.”
SVP Franchise Development500 Unit Service Franchise System
“Within his first week, the candidate Doug brought us had an impact on our company. We were so pleased with Doug’s work that we already engaged him on another search.”
PresidentByrider Franchising, Inc.
“When it comes to franchising, nobody knows talent like Doug! I always count on him for sound advice when searching for hard-to-find talent. He has an amazingly easy-going personality and is an excellent business partner for any HR professional in the franchise world.”
VP of HRAccel International
“Doug runs the premier franchise recruitment search firm. I’ve known him for over 15 years, and he has always exceeded my expectations.”
SVP FranchisingGlobal Multi-Concept Franchise System
“Doug and his staff recently assisted us in placing a VP, Franchise Sales. The whole experience was refreshing. Doug only sent us a small, select group of very qualified applicants, all of the Franchise Search staff were informed of our needs and responded promptly.”
ChairmanMaid Brigade
“We’ve worked with Franchise Search for many years and have had great success as a result of the partnership. Doug takes the time to understand the particular needs of the engagement, of the hiring company, and the role to be filled. I highly recommend Franchise Search.”
PresidentNRD Capital Management, LLC
“Thanks, Doug and Stacie! You found the perfect candidate for us – he’s a great fit. Can’t wait to work with you again on future open positions.”
– VP of Talent DevelopmentDunkin’ Brands, Inc.
“When it comes to franchising, nobody knows talent like Doug! He’s well-connected and I can always count on him for sound advice searching for impossible-to-find talent.”
Director of HREdible Arrangements
“Doug and Stacie more than met my expectations. I was impressed with their grasp of the marketplace and candidates.”
HR ConsultantSchool of Rock
“Just wanted to take a second and say thank you for all you have done throughout this process. Your incredible communication, information and dedication has shone through. You are seriously one of the best recruiting companies I have ever worked with!”
AdamVP of Operations
“You changed the way I think about recruiters. The way you and Stacie work made me feel like you really cared about placing me in the right position. You humanize recruiting. That means a lot. Thank you!”
SusanDirector, Franchise Development
“I wouldn’t have landed this position without Franchise Search. You saw something in me I hadn’t seen in myself, which helped me approach this position in a very different way. Thank you for helping me evolve.”
AlexVP of Marketing
“Doug and Stacie, all I can say is WOW! The experience working with Franchise Search is like no other. Personalized, no BS…very refreshing.”
TomDirector of Real Estate and Construction
“I appreciate your honesty, Doug. I needed to hear what you had to say, what other recruiters wouldn’t. It helped me figure things out. Thanks for helping me end up where I was meant to be.”
ArjunVP, International
“It had been a long time since I looked for a new position and to be honest, I was feeling a bit off my game. Doug helped me sort through my thoughts, showed me positions he thought I’d be great at, and pumped my confidence up. Thanks for all you did to help me land a fantastic position.”
DavidDirector of Training
“Franchise Search nailed it. They reached out about a position that was perfect for me. They worked quickly to get me in there to meet the management team and within a week the deal was sealed.”
SarahDirector of Franchise Sales
“Franchise Search is the un-recruiter. They care, they communicate, they make you feel good throughout the process. I’ve never experienced anything like this with other recruiters. They’ve earned my trust.”
BraydenChief Operating Officer
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Senior Franchise Executive

Accomplished franchise executive with over 20 years of experience in a broad range of industries: healthcare, retail, and QSR. Oversees all aspects of franchising. Leads a team of 12, comprising of operations, franchise sales/development, training, marketing and finance. Skills include leading teams at unit, regional, national and international levels. In most recent role, this executive drove steady unit growth (60 units in 3 years) and exponential system revenue and profit growth. Open to relocation for the right opportunity.

Senior Director of Franchise Development
Results-driven Franchise Sales and Development leader with an established performance record and extensive expertise in the restaurant industry. Demonstrated effectiveness selling franchises with investment ranges from $800K – $2+M to high net worth investors and negotiating multi-unit franchise deals. Developed the infrastructure, processes, and team to support rapid growth. Extensive experience in traditional and non-traditional sales, franchise recruitment marketing, real estate site selection, market/DMA analysis, people management, and operations.

VP of Operations

Accomplished senior franchise executive experienced leading medium, large and emerging market franchise systems, both domestically and internationally. Strong strategic planning and implementation experience, as well as budgeting and execution, oversight of franchisee training and support, compliance, legal, corporate infrastructure, etc. Extensive franchise development experience.

VP of Marketing

Results driven, creative marketing executive with experience developing and implementing successful marketing and communication plans. Expertise in traditional, online, mobile and social media marketing in B2B and B2C arenas. Exceptional presentation and communication skills. Functioned as a one-person marketing department, as well as managed staffs varying from 3 to 20+. Assist franchisees with local marketing efforts and training on new products and programs.