Franchise Development Intern

Company Overview:

BELFOR Franchise Group is a leading global residential and commercial services franchisor. As a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world's largest property restoration company, we are guided by the mission of "Restoring More Than Property." Our family of franchise brands includes well-recognized names in home and commercial services, such as 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, DUCTZ, HOODZ, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, redbox+ Dumpsters, The Patch Boys, and more. We are committed to providing exceptional support and robust business models that enable our franchisees to thrive and deliver outstanding service to their communities.

Department Overview: Franchise Development

The Franchise Development department is the driving force behind the growth of our diverse portfolio of franchise brands. Our team is responsible for identifying and qualifying prospective franchisees, guiding them through the discovery and awarding process, and ultimately expanding the reach of our service brands. We are passionate about connecting entrepreneurs with exciting business opportunities and providing them with the foundation for success.

Internship Summary/Objective:

BELFOR Franchise Group is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Intern to support our dynamic Franchise Development department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of franchising. The intern will assist the Franchise Development team with various tasks related to lead generation, market research, candidate communication, and administrative support. This role is ideal for a student interested in business development, sales, marketing, or entrepreneurship.  This position will report to the Franchise Development Administrative Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the initial qualification and management of leads.
• Conduct market research to identify potential growth areas and competitor analysis for our various brands.
• Support the Franchise Development team in preparing materials for prospective franchisees.
• Learn about and assist with maintaining data in our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
• Help coordinate and prepare for discovery days with franchise candidates.
• Assist with creating and updating reports related to franchise sales and development activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the Franchise Development team as needed.
• Gain exposure to the different franchise brands within the BELFOR Franchise Group and understand their unique value propositions.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to team projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the Franchise Development department.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
• Interest in the franchising industry and business development.
• Previous internship experience in a related field is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with CRM software is a plus.

Duration/Hours/Location:

• Duration: Approximately 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026 (specific dates to be determined).
• Hours: Part-time up to 29 hours/week.
• Location: This position will be based at our corporate office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

BELFOR Franchise Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the internship position and the general nature and level of work performed by interns within this department. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.