Freelance Franchise Development Consultant (United States)

Freelance Franchise Development Consultant (United States) Dessert39 | Remote | Contract Company Overview Dessert39 is one of South Korea’s fastest-growing premium dessert & café franchise brands, operating 400+ stores nationwide. With strong brand recognition in Korea and rising global interest in Korean lifestyle café concepts, Dessert39 is preparing strategic expansion into the United States through Master Franchise and Area Developer partnerships. Role Overview We are seeking experienced freelance franchise development consultants based in the United States to support Dessert39’s market entry by identifying and introducing qualified Master Franchise or Area Developer partners. This is a remote, contract-based role designed for professionals who already work within the F&B, café, retail, or franchise ecosystem and have strong local networks. Key Responsibilities • Identify potential Master Franchise / Area Developer candidates in the U.S. • Introduce Dessert39 to qualified franchise groups, multi-unit operators, or investors • Coordinate and support meetings with Dessert39 HQ (Korea) • Provide local market insights (franchise structure, real estate trends, consumer behavior) • Support early-stage discussions through the evaluation and negotiation phase This role focuses on strategic introductions and advisory-level support, not cold calling or mass outreach.Requirements • Based in the United States • Proven experience in franchise development, F&B, café chains, or retail expansion • Strong network with multi-unit operators, franchise groups, or investors • Experience in B2B sales, partnerships, or market entry consulting • Understanding of U.S. franchise structures (FDD, Area Developer models preferred) • Comfortable working on a commission-based / success-fee model • Excellent communication skills in English Work Arrangement • Freelance / Contract • Fully remote • Outcome-based (no fixed working hours) • Project-based engagement Compensation • Commission-based (Success Fee) • Competitive success fee paid per signed Master Franchise or Area Developer agreement • Optional lead qualification fee (subject to prior agreement) No base salary or hourly compensation is provided for this role.Target Market • United States (nationwide) • Initial focus on major metro areas with strong café and franchise demand Why Work With Dessert39 • Proven franchise brand with 400+ stores in Korea • Strong U.S. demand for Korean food & café concepts • Clear franchise expansion strategy and HQ-level support • Fast decision-making and flexible collaboration structure • Performance-driven compensation with high upside How to Apply Please include: • Your current U.S. location • Relevant experience in franchise / F&B / business development • Brief description of your professional network • Confirmation that you are open to a commission-based engagement Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an introductory discussion. Job Type: Contract Pay: $1.00 - $20,000.00 per year Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job