Chief Operating Officer Franchise Operations

Posted 2 days ago

special strong corporateAllen (TX)

General and Operations Managers Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

SENIORITY

Director

SALARY

$150,000 to $250,000 annually

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Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Paid time off
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Franchise Operations

Location: Allen, TX Preferred, Hybrid Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $150,000 to $250,000 annually Build a National Brand That Changes Lives Special Strong is a fast-growing adaptive fitness franchise serving children, adults, and veterans with disabilities across the United States. We are hiring a Chief Operating Officer to partner directly with our Founder and CEO and lead the next stage of growth. We have approximately 25 operating franchise locations today and plan to scale to more than 100. We need a proven operator who can turn vision into execution, build strong leaders, improve franchise performance, and create the systems required to scale. Dallas Fort Worth candidates are strongly preferred. This role will work from our Allen headquarters two to three days per week. Relocation or regular executive travel may be considered for exceptional candidates. What You Will Own

Lead day-to-day company operations
Scale franchise operations and support
Turn strategic priorities into measurable execution
Build systems, processes, KPIs, and accountability
Improve franchisee profitability and unit economics
Lead onboarding, training, compliance, and operational excellence
Recruit, coach, and develop leaders
Improve financial and operational performance
Help prepare the company for strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and long-term growth

What We Are Looking For:

10 or more years of senior leadership experience
Franchise or multi-unit operations experience
Proven success scaling a growing organization
Strong operational, financial, and people leadership
Experience leading senior teams
Bachelor's degree

Preferred experience includes previous COO or VP of Operations leadership, EOS Integrator experience, MBA, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or integration. Compensation$150,000 to $250,000 annually based on experience and results. Compensation may include base salary, performance bonuses, paid time off, and additional long term incentives based on performance and company growth. Why Special Strong? You will partner directly with the Founder and CEO and have significant ownership over building the operational engine behind a national franchise brand. Special Strong is a faith-based company built on integrity, excellence, servant leadership, stewardship, generosity, and relationships. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities while building a world-class organization. If you are a proven operator who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to build something that creates both impact and enterprise value, we want to meet you. Flexible work from home options available.

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