Pros
Working with the store managers and Franchise Owners that are engaged in their business is great. You are able to directly influence behavior changes in the stores that drive sustained sales increases and improve their operation which is extremely rewarding. There are some great individuals there that really do care. They are just out numbered.
Cons
District are designed to have 8 stores to a group. I usually had 12, at one point had as many as 14 stores. It is extremely difficult to be effective with that many. Groups are constantly being reassigned and re-structured. Upper management is not engaged in what really happens at the store level. It is about taking care of political allies. If they like you, you are safe regards less of results. If they do not like you, your days are numbered. They talk "Servant Leadership' but do not practice it.