Lead Brand Integrity Across a National Franchise System
At BrightStar Care, we’re committed to delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across every location. We’re looking for a Manager, Franchise Compliance & Brand Standards to lead system-wide efforts that ensure our franchise network operates in alignment with brand standards, compliance requirements, and operational excellence.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of compliance, operations, and cross-functional leadership—and wants to influence how a growing franchise system maintains quality and consistency at scale.
Drive Brand Consistency Across the System-
Serve as the subject matter expert on brand standards, franchise agreements, and Operations Manuals
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Represent brand expectations to franchisees, coaches, and internal stakeholders
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Set and execute goals for brand consistency initiatives
Lead Compliance Oversight-
Own and manage the annual compliance review cycle
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Evaluate franchisee adherence to brand standards and agreements
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Maintain dashboards and reporting to track compliance trends
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Identify risks and drive resolution
Own Operations Manual Governance-
Manage and update Operations Manuals to ensure alignment with brand and regulatory standards
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Partner with SMEs to revise and improve content
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Lead semi-annual update cycles and roadmap
Support Compliance Enforcement-
Oversee preparation of compliance documentation (pre-default and default notices)
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Ensure communications align with approved templates and standards
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Partner closely with Legal on documentation and process
Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives-
Drive projects that improve system-wide consistency
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Collaborate with Strategy, Operations, Legal, Finance, Technology, and CX teams
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Recommend improvements and innovations to strengthen consistency
Data, Reporting & Insights-
Own dashboards and scorecards tracking compliance metrics
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Present insights and trends to leadership
Build Franchisee Relationships-
Partner with franchise owners and coaches to support compliance and performance
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Provide guidance on expectations and corrective actions
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Develop educational programming
Training & Communication-
Lead communications to reinforce brand standards
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Deliver training on compliance and Operations Manual updates
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Manage annual legal/compliance webinar series
Experience-
5–7 years in compliance, franchising, legal/regulatory, or similar
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Experience leading compliance workflows or governance programs
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Franchise system experience strongly preferred
Skills-
Strong understanding of franchise operations and compliance
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Analytical mindset with strong Excel proficiency
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Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
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Ability to influence and drive change across a distributed network
AI-Forward Mindset
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity and decision-making.
You should:
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Use AI tools to streamline workflows and draft communications
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Apply judgment to ensure accuracy, tone, and compliance
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Understand data privacy considerations
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Identify opportunities to leverage AI within your function
Why Join BrightStar Care?-
Make a system-wide impact across a national franchise network
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Partner with cross-functional leaders and influence key decisions
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Help shape how we scale quality, compliance, and brand consistency
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Join a mission-driven organization focused on delivering exceptional care
Additional Details-
Travel: ~5–6 trips per year to Bannockburn, IL
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Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving
BrightStar Care is an equal opportunity employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO Is the Law poster:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
BrightStar Care is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different.