Our client is one of Ontario’s leading franchise brands. The President will lead our client through its next phase of growth, evolving the business from a founder-led regional success into a professionally managed, scalable franchise platform. This is a unique opportunity to steward a highly differentiated, family-rooted brand with strong fundamentals, while architecting its expansion toward 100+ locations and, ultimately, a national footprint. The President will balance respect for the company’s heritage and values with the introduction of enhanced structure, financial discipline, and operational rigor; driving both franchisee success and system-wide performance. This role requires a highly hands-on, growth-oriented leader who can translate ambition into execution, strengthen organizational capability, and build a modern, data-informed business while preserving what makes the brand special. 

First Year Deliverables

• Embed a high-performance, hands-on operating culture.
• Establish a clear, actionable growth roadmap and cadence for expansion.
• Strengthen franchisee performance and build a high-trust partnership model.
• Professionalize the organization with strong financial rigor and governance.
• Build and upgrade the leadership team to support scale.
• Advance brand positioning and digital engagement.

The ideal candidate will be a proven President who has held full P&L responsibility gained within a reputable QSR, retail or hospitality franchise environment. The President is a highly relational, emotionally intelligent leader who combines strong business acumen with a hands-on, operator mindset. They bring a proven ability to scale multi-unit, franchise-based or consumer-facing businesses, balancing strategic growth with disciplined execution and financial rigor. Equally comfortable navigating the nuances of a founder-led, family-influenced organization, they can build trust across franchisees, employees, and ownership while introducing the structure, accountability, and systems required to support national expansion. Ultimately, they are a “builder”, someone who leads from the front, develops high-performing teams, and translates vision into measurable, system-wide growth.

Odgers does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

 

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

 

To Apply

To fill this position, our client has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online. 

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and our client throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.