Franchise Operator
5/9/2026
Lead all facets of a store operation, including strategic direction, vision, and talent management for over 50 employees. Focus on enhancing customer loyalty, sales, and profit while adhering to brand and safety standards.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Title: Franchise Operator
Requisition ID: 194244
Career Group: Store Management
Job Category: Retail - Administration
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Calgary
Location: 9637 Whitehorn Calgary FreshCo
Postal Code: T1Y 6J2
Looking for an exciting and fulfilling place to work? You've come to the right place!
We love working with ambitious people who love food as much as we do. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life.
Launched in 2010, FreshCo's commitment to delivering top quality products with lower prices and superior service to customers makes FreshCo stores a great place to work. Today, FreshCo and its franchise partners proudly operate 155 stores across Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “FreshCo.” 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 location.
We invite you to learn more about the role by watching this video
Here’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.
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FreshCo. and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location, and store ownership. Some websites share job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by the store owner/operator. 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.
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