Freelance Franchise Development Consultant (Australia) 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 Australia through Master Franchise and Area Developer partnerships.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced freelance franchise development consultants based in Australia 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 Australia
- 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 Australia, with the right to work independently as a contractor
- 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 Australian franchise structures (Franchising Code of Conduct, Disclosure Document, 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
- No base salary or hourly compensation is provided for this role
Target Market
- Australia (nationwide)
- Initial focus on major metro areas with strong café and franchise demand, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide
Why Work With Dessert39
- Proven franchise brand with 400+ stores in Korea
- Strong Australian demand for Korean and Asian 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 location in Australia
- 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.
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
