Franchise Operator

Requisition ID: 196311 Career Group: Store Management Job Category: Retail - Administration Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: ActonLocation: 639 Acton SobeysPostal Code: L7J 2N3 Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families. A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Sobeys .” trademark(s) by Sobeys Capital Incorporated (“Sobeys”). Applicants hired by a Franchisee will be employees of the Franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Sobeys or its affiliates.Ready to Make an impact? As a Franchise Store Operator, you will lead all facets of a store operation including the strategic direction, vision, talent management and operational excellence of an overall store locationHere’s where you’ll be focusing: The opportunity to operate your own business, with the support of a corporate network The ability to encourage and endorse community activities and involvement Foster a positive work environment by creating a coaching and development culture that embraces a passion for food Lead and create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit Adherence to brand standards Adherence to provincial Occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety guidelines Provide direction and leadership for an entire store location of 50+ employees What you have to offer: Proven track record of business success Strong business and financial acumen Superior leadership and communication skills Experience leading and building teams Full knowledge of retail operations throughout a total store Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading people and teams in a retail environment Post-secondary education preferred Knowledge and experience that will ensure the efficient operation of a business to achieve all financial targets and key performance indicators *An initial investment will be required as a Franchise Owner/Operator. This will be discussed and disclosed to the successful candidate. #INDON Sobeys and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive compensation packages that will vary by role, location and store ownership. Some websites share job opportunities and may provide salary estimates for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by the store owner/operator. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

Lead all facets of a store operation, including strategic direction, vision, and talent management. Focus on creating a positive work environment and an engaging shopping experience to enhance loyalty and profit.

Requires 3-5 years of experience leading teams in a retail environment with a proven track record of business success. Post-secondary education is preferred, and an initial investment is required as a Franchise Owner/Operator.

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• Business Success
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership
• Communication
• Team Building
• Retail Operations
• Talent Management
• Strategic Direction
• Operational Excellence
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Food Safety Guidelines
• Customer Engagement
• Business Acumen
• Management
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Equities
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Franchising
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Coaching
• Retail Sales

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Sales
• Finance & Accounting
• Franchise Operator
• Assistant General Manager
• Managing Directors and Chief Executives
• General and Operations Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week