Director of Franchise Development
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About This Role
Overview
We are seeking Disruptive Entrepreneurs with Great Networking, Strategic, Execution & Business Advisory Skills and NOT Pure Job Seekers.
About the Company
FranchiseBazar is expanding across the UAE and searching for passionate, high-caliber individuals ready to establish and scale their own franchise consultancy.
Become the Co-founder /Co-Owner/CEO/MD of your business, backed by the global expertise of FranchiseBazar, and play a pivotal role in accelerating franchising and new business models in the UAE market.
About the Role
As a Franchise Development Director reporting to the Principal Chief Executive Officer / Managing Partner, Co-Founder & Country Master Franchisee Owner, you’ll lead a dynamic business in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, or Ajman, representing FranchiseBazar’s portfolio of 4000+ global and regional brands.
Responsibilities
- Connect entrepreneurs, business buyers, investors, and SMEs with innovative franchise business opportunities every day.
- Advise SMEs, family offices, and local businesses to become franchise-ready and drive scalable growth.
- Enable UAE-based brands to expand across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and beyond — while bringing international brands to the UAE.
- Offer A-Z franchise development solutions and be integral to the evolution of business models in one of the world’s hottest commercial hubs.
Qualifications
- Senior Investors / Management professionals (CXO, Director, Partner, VP, Head of Business, Consultants) looking for high-growth business and franchise opportunities.
- Minimum investment of 150,000 AED and a 300 sq ft dedicated office in Dubai (or similar commitment in other major UAE cities).
- If you are already operating a consultancy / advisory / brokerage business - franchise consultancy could be a natural diversification + addition and you could start getting great results and profitability, instantly.
- Option to start as a unit franchisee in major cities for 100,000 AED in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman.
Required Skills
- Well-networked individuals in UAE’s business, investment, real estate, government, and corporate sectors.
- English fluency is a must; knowledge of Arabic or other languages is a strong plus.
- Ability to recruit, manage, and inspire a branch network, as well as collaborate with other consultants, brokers, real estate professionals, and financial advisors.
- Proven business development skills and daily access to entrepreneurs, investors, and new clients from your existing network.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in business advisory, consulting, investment deals, franchise or business brokerage, or management roles or real estate or franchise sales or franchise consulting.
- Strong track record in new business development, franchising, sales strategies, retail, construction, banking, financial advisory, or event management.
- Working successfully with entrepreneurs, start-ups, business buyers, and investors.
- Experience in corporate leadership, B2B consulting, strategy, or building high-level client relationships.
- Pay range and compensation package
- Operate as a business owner under an exclusive country license — not as an employee.
- Potential to earn a 70% share of revenues from your deals closed, with no upper limit.
- Pure performance-based remuneration: the more you scale your consulting and franchise sales business, the more you earn.
- Access to world-class training to become a certified franchise consultant in UAE.
Equal Opportunity Statement
No fixed monthly packages – this is an entrepreneurial, commission-only growth model built for leaders ready to make their mark in the booming franchise and consulting sector of the UAE.
Ready to Own Your Success?
If you’re hungry to launch a franchise consulting business in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or any major UAE city, have the required investment, and possess a network you believe in, this is your platform!
We are also seeking Exclusive Master Franchise Partners for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey & Jordan.
Ask for a Detailed Presentation Should you be interested in any of the above country.
Email your CV with the subject “YES I Am Interested to Explore A Country Master Franchisee” to MENA@FranchiseBazar.com.
Let’s connect and write your next success story together!
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