Franchise Licensing Specialist
The Goddard SchoolPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Goddard School is a national chain of early‑childhood learning centers that blends academically vetted curricula with engaging, play‑based instruction. Their programs are designed to equip children with foundational skills that support academic achievement and lifelong success. Teachers work closely with families to create a supportive learning environment that fosters respect, confidence, and joy in each child. This collaborative, research‑driven approach distinguishes The Goddard School as a leader in preschool education.
Job Description
Join our team at Goddard Systems, LLC as a Franchise Licensing Specialist. We offer employee-friendly perks and benefits. As a Franchise Licensing Specialist, you will work with the Franchise Licensing Manager to manage and maintain franchise agreements and related documents.
Requirements
- Ensure all franchise transactions comply with franchising disclosure laws.
- Review, draft and execute franchise agreements, amendments, and related documents throughout the franchise life cycle.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all franchise agreements and related documents.
- Serve as a point of contact for franchisees, internal departments, and external stakeholders regarding franchise agreement-related matters.
- Coordinate with franchisees to ensure timely and accurate completion of all contractual updates.
- Monitor key compliance requirements, deadlines, and progress of transactions.
- Maintain a detailed tracking mechanism to monitor, track and report on the progress of all transactions at any given time.
- Gather, receive and review appropriate documentation relating to the franchisee or franchisee’s legal entity, including changes or modifications.
- Review all documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitate the processing, documentation and assignment for transfers of franchise ownership.
- Process and deliver completed documentation to the appropriate parties.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to CRM related to franchise agreements.
- Communicate effectively with franchisees, various departments and stakeholders regarding contract status
- Assist with the annual updates of, and amendments, to the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for The Goddard School franchise system, including state registrations
- Identify and implement improvements to contract administration processes and tracking systems.