Associate Regulatory Affairs & Contracts

(80%)  Administer the franchise application and contract process for the following franchise events:  franchise to franchise store sales, builds, refranchises, and outside investors.

• Accountable for ensuring compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Disclosure Laws for the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreements
• Initiate DPLLC’s Right of First Refusal and monitor DPLLC’s option period
• Review applications, determine eligibility, and coordinate compilation of documents/information for evaluation (i.e. financial, proof of funds, other business interests, credit reports, criminal background histories, entity checks and motor vehicle records)
• Review letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases and legal entity documents
• Verify territorial right of ‘Area of Primary Responsibility’ for new and existing stores
• Coordinate delivery and service area maps for execution with contracts
• Prepare contracts for execution by Franchisee and DPLLC to consummate the legal foundation of the franchise relationship

• Maintain Franchise Legal System database relative to the franchise application process

(20%)  Act as primary liaison between Franchisees, DPLLC Entities and Outside Vendors

• Conduct extensive communications with franchisee candidates and franchisees throughout the process to educate them on the process, policies and procedures and to follow-up on outstanding information and documentation

• Work closely with Region Coordinators, Directors and Consultants on pending franchise acquisition applications.  
• Manage requests from lending institutions and landlords for documentation required for franchisees
• Educate and communicate DPLLC’s franchising policies and procedures to franchisees, landlords and attorneys to ensure compliance
• Present application material on a quarterly basis to incoming franchisees

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with legal matters and documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent and positive customer service skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft based software applications
• Ability to analyze and comprehend complex issues
• Strong organizational skills, and very detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task under pressure
• Ability to work independently while balancing team and individual responsibilities

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.