Expansion Manager

About the Role

As an Expansion Manager, you will be a key contributor to Cult Fit’s franchise growth efforts. You will act as the main liaison for franchise partners across South India, helping drive site discovery, align business plans, and coordinate successful center openings while keeping operations and partner relationships on track.

Core Responsibilities

• Research, shortlist, and assess potential sites in targeted micro-markets and growth zones.
• Analyze market potential, viability, and competitive landscape for each proposed location.
• Work closely with internal teams to confirm and validate site choices.
• Guide franchise partners through location selection and business alignment discussions.
• Support lease negotiations among partners, property owners, and the real estate function.
• Manage paperwork and help ensure all acquisition-related compliance requirements are met.
• Assist partners with business plans, financial forecasts, and milestone monitoring.
• Track critical launch milestones such as rent closure, presales progress, and hiring completion.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a closely related discipline. The role calls for 4–5 years of experience in business development, franchise operations, real estate, or market research. Strong analytical ability is needed to interpret market and competitor data, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. The right candidate should be proactive, self-driven, comfortable in a fast-moving environment, able to juggle multiple priorities, and open to traveling within the city for site inspections and partner meetings.

Additional Information

This position is focused on franchise expansion and partner coordination for South India, with regular involvement in site visits, negotiations, documentation, and launch readiness activities.