PEPL is seeking a Franchise Business Consultant for a premiere Early Education Franchise. This role will be based in Boston, MA or Indianapolis, IN and will require approximately 70% travel (3 days per week).

As the Franchise Business Consultant, you will advise and support Franchise owners through consultative approach to help them achieve and exceed strategic goals. You will serve as a trusted partner to school leadership, ensuring the delivery of premier early education, trusted care, and service excellence across the franchise network.

· Build and nurture consultative relationships with Franchise owners and school leaders, fostering trust, collaboration, and shared accountability for performance and results.

· Provide holistic support across enrollment and marketing, business management, education, and operations, leveraging data, best practices, and network insights to drive continuous improvement.

· Analyze school performance metrics and quality indicators, and partner with school leadership to develop and implement actionable plans for growth, improvement, and sustained performance.

· Facilitate strategic planning and goal-setting conversations with Franchise Owners, ensuring alignment with the mission, premium brand standards and business objectives.

· Coach and mentor Franchise Owners and school leaders on effective practices related to enrollment growth, financial management, curriculum implementation, and staff development.

· Conduct quality assurance and Service Excellence Assurance activities, documenting strengths and opportunities through action plans and following up to ensure consistent execution of franchise brand standards.

· Serve as the first point of contact for operational challenges, brand non-compliance, reportable incidents, and school issues, guiding schools through resolution with empathy, professionalism, and care.

· Collaborate with regional team members, cross-functional partners, vendors and regulatory agencies to deliver integrated support, ensure compliance, and share insights that strengthen the broader network.

· Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

Who We Are Looking For

· Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, business, or related field preferred

· 5+ years’ experience in multi-unit management

· Experience with franchising and early childcare

· Firm understanding of State and National Accreditation and State Childcare Licensing rules and regulation preferred

· Proven track record of driving performance and delivering measurable results

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Ability to navigate conflict and difficult conversations and influence without authority

· Ability to tackle projects with a high degree of autonomy