Freelance Franchise Development Consultant (India) 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 consumer interest in Korean lifestyle café concepts across South Asia, Dessert39 is preparing strategic expansion into India through Master Franchise and Area Developer partnerships.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced freelance franchise development consultants based in India 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 across India
- Introduce Dessert39 to qualified franchise groups, multi-unit operators, retail conglomerates, or high-net-worth individual (HNI) investors
- Coordinate and support meetings with Dessert39 HQ (Korea)
- Provide local market insights (franchise structure, commercial real estate trends, mall vs. high-street dynamics, 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 India, operating as an independent business consultant or freelancer
- Proven experience in franchise development, F&B, café chains, QSR, or retail expansion
- Strong network with multi-unit operators, franchise groups, retail conglomerates, or HNI investors
- Experience in B2B sales, partnerships, or market entry consulting
- General familiarity with India's contract-law-based franchise environment (India has no dedicated franchise-specific statute; agreements are governed under the Indian Contract Act) and F&B compliance basics such as FSSAI registration
- Comfortable working on a commission-based / success-fee model
- Excellent communication skills in English
Work Arrangement
- Freelance / Independent Contractor
- 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
- India (nationwide)
- Initial focus on Tier-1 metro areas with strong café culture and franchise demand, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune
Why Work With Dessert39
- Proven franchise brand with 400+ stores in Korea
- Rapidly growing Indian demand for Korean food, café culture, and K-lifestyle concepts
- Clear franchise expansion strategy with HQ-level support
- Fast decision-making and flexible collaboration structure
- Performance-driven compensation with high upside in one of the world's fastest-growing franchise markets
How to Apply
Please include:
- Your current city/region in India
- 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.
This is an independent contractor engagement governed under the Indian Contract Act and does not constitute an employment relationship.
Job Type: Commission
Work Location: Remote
