A professional who examines, analyzes, and evaluates operations of individual branches of chain of restaurants, motels, or other facilities to ensure adherence to company standards and policies. Responsibilities include:

• Travels from branch to branch and visually checks physical structures and surroundings, noting degree of maintenance provided or required and unusual wear and tear.
• Notes condition of furniture, linens, and supplies and recommends replacements where necessary.
• Evaluates adequacy of return of investment on individual branches and alters or initiates procedures to improve service and reduce expenses.
• Examines books of account of individual establishment.
• Prepares report, summarizing findings and including recommendations for maintenance, repair, changes in operational procedures, and purchase requirements, and submits report to home office.