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FRANCHISE SALES EXPERTS & FRANCHISING CONSULTANTS

In learning about Rhino7, you’ll begin to understand that once we commit to you and your business, we mean business. Whether you need à la carte services or comprehensive support, we become a seamless part of your team. Our team has more than 100 years of experience in franchise development, franchise sales, franchise operations and everything you need to help grow and operate your franchise. We believe accessibility and responsiveness are critical tenets to running a successful business – not just in the beginning but also throughout the life of a business relationship. We have an excellent reputation among the significant networks of franchise consultants and brokers – a reputation earned by doing our homework, providing excellent service, and working our hearts out for our franchisor clients.

OUR TEAM

Meet the most experienced franchise sales, franchise development and franchise consulting team in America.

Doug Schadle

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

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John J. Cohen, Jr.

President & Co-Founder

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Rita de Groot

Executive VP of Operations

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Joe Schadle

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

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Jim Wollman

VP Franchise Development

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Drew Menke

Operations Assistant

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Kristen Garman

Operations Assistant

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Kevin Pelles

Consultant Relations Director

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Max Finocchi

Broker Relations / Operations Assistant

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Summer Jennings

Graphic Design

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Ian Wexler

Consultant Relations

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Kelly Pattillo

VP of Construction Management

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Devin Papenheim

Construction Project Manager

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Jeremy Siegel

Construction Project Manager

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Kaleigh Kriegel

Construction Project Manager

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Kayleigh Rollins

Construction Project Manager

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Zach Grimmig

Franchise Development Manager​

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Angie Shaw

Franchise Development Manager

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Terrance Roberts

Franchise Development Manager

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Tom Moore

Franchise Development Manager

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Laura Morales

Franchise Development Manager

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Mike Oberholtzer

Franchise Development Manager

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We have an introductory call to get to know each other.

We call to review your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

We visit you on-site to learn more about your business.

We decide to work together to grow your brand.

Steps for
Working Together

We have an introductory call to get to know each other.

We call to review your Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

We visit you on-site to learn more about your business.

We decide to work together to grow your brand.

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS

  • Rhino 7 serves as a consultant/advisor to Franchisor on all aspects of being Franchisor
  • FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) development, enhancements & consulting
  • Strategy and creation of Franchise Sales and Franchise Marketing Systems
  • Build Educational Portal for prospects on Franchise (detailed website for prospects education only)
  • Handle closings of Approved Franchisees
  • Discovery Day & Virtual Discover Day coordination and implementation
  • Territory Mapping of every market in the USA
  • Real Estate site search and construction management solutions
  • Franchisor chart of Accounts for Bookkeeping System
  • Franchisee chart of Accounts System
  • Operations Manual implementation  
  • Software needs assistance
  • Ongoing consulting 

What Makes Us Different

At Rhino7, we become your strategic partner, working hard every day to deliver the best opportunity for you to grow and succeed.

To ensure a great partnership, we both perform extensive due diligence to ensure we’re a good fit to represent your brand.

We have a winning track record of taking on an extraordinarily complicated startup process and making it work for you.

We have a deep bench of nationwide connections throughout the franchise industry ready to help Rhino7 sell your franchise.

We’ve already learned all the pitfalls that come with growing a franchise so that you can avoid any costly mistakes and loss of time.

OUR BROCHURE

Take a deeper dive to learn how to take your existing or new franchising concept to market and set you up for your best chance at success.
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Take a deeper dive to learn how we can take your existing or new franchising concept to market and set you up for your best chance at success.
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Rhino7 Franchise Development Company, Inc.      |    51 Kilmayne Drive, Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511     |      919.324.6652

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431 Keisler Dr., Ste. 201, Cary, NC 27518
919.977.9517 

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Doug has been in franchisor development and sales for more than 20 years. Having co-founded Rhino7 in 1999, he has an extensive background in:

  • Franchise brand infrastructure and development systems
  • Franchise consultant/broker lead development and cultivation
  • Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) assistance
  • Franchisor operational systems for franchisees
  • Franchisor growth strategies and territory development
  • Franchise sales systems and management
  • Creating franchisor brand growth

Doug graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in marketing. He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and now resides in Cary, North Carolina. He is married to Kris Schadle and has two children, Joe and Alexandra (Alex).

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In addition to starting several successful companies (including Rhino7), John has held top-level positions in franchise sales in large organizations. He has also been extensively involved in the training and John is a franchise industry veteran of more than 15 years. He has held positions ranging from entrepreneur to senior level executive, all of which has given him a unique insight and perspective in building, operating and growing successful brands. In 1999 he co-founded Rhino7 to assist franchise start-ups, as well as existing franchises, to develop and grow their brands.

In addition to starting several successful companies, John has held top-level positions in franchise sales in large organizations. He has also been extensively involved in the training and professional development of franchise consultants for more than 10 years.

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Rita, Executive Vice President of Operations, has been with Rhino7 for 20+ years. Her primary responsibility is to keep procedures and policies running smoothly for all aspects of the franchising process. She relates and works closely with franchisors, consultant networks, prospective franchisees, and the office staff to give them the support needed to make their experience with Rhino7 pleasant and productive.

Rita wears many hats while also handling IT support and accounts receivable/payable. She manages and creates territory mapping for franchisors to help them grow throughout the U.S.

Rita has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a master’s in Curriculum & Instruction. Before starting in the franchising industry, she was an elementary school teacher for 11 years. She enjoys travel, horseback riding, hiking, yoga, and spending time with her family and friends in her leisure time.

Joe has been working with Rhino 7 for years. Joe grew up in a franchise household where his father, Doug, was constantly working with him on the world of franchising.

Joe graduated from Western Carolina University, where he majored in Entrepreneurship. In his time away from the office, Joe lives in Raleigh, NC, where he enjoys anything to do with cars, playing adult league hockey, or Canadian fishing.

Jim is an expert in the small business franchising industry. In the last 32 years, he’s introduced and grown 18 different franchise brands from start-ups into national systems with 1,600+ new units coast-to-coast.

Jim has assisted small business owners in expanding their empires and diversifying their investments. When those business owners were ready to realize their salable assets, he’s coached them on how to sell & maximize their results. He has been involved in the sale of well over 300+ established small medical, hospitality, and retail franchise businesses.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Stout, with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Jim managed food & beverage operations and national account convention sales for the next 7 years for Marriott Corp in the Mid-West and South-West region.

Jim has a long-standing passion for helping entrepreneurs to build income and grow equity for their retirement and generational wealth.

Born & raised in the Western Metro of Minneapolis, MN, Jim and spouse Shelly are now “empty-nesters” residing in Cary, NC.

After working in various administrative positions, Drew joined Rhino 7 as part of the Operations team.  Originally born in Iowa, she moved to Texas at a young age. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

After graduating, Drew moved to North Carolina with Peaches, her rescue dog. She enjoys dance, painting, traveling, and going to thrift stores in her leisure time.

Kristen came to Rhino7 with a diverse background in sales, management, and animal handling. Originally from Maine, she graduated from St. Andrews University, located in Laurinburg, NC, with a B.A in Business Management. While new to the franchise industry, her work experience includes outside sales, dog training, marketing, transportation, and logistics. Notably, she is an Army veteran and loved living in South Korea during her service.

As a single mother, Kristen spends her limited free time relaxing with her two tuxedo cats, Oliver and Ladybug. A nerd at heart, she loves sci-fi, fantasy, board games, and PC gaming. Kristen is very passionate about mental health awareness and is currently writing her memoir in an effort to help others who are struggling. She currently resides in Holly Springs, NC with her son, William.

Kevin is starting his career in franchising after his recent graduation from The University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/ Management and Leadership with an earned cum laude distinction. Because of his family background in management and franchising, Rhino 7 is the perfect home for Kevin to strive in the workforce. Kevin is originally from Tampa, FL but moved to North Carolina in 2007.

He recently rescued a kitten and a ball python, his only pets. Kevin loves to play video games outside of work and is an EDM DJ who plays dubstep music.

Max grew up in southern New Jersey right outside of Philadelphia. He graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in finance. While at school Max played as a member on the rugby team for Hofstra. After graduation Max moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where he joined the Rhino 7 team as a broker relations and operational assistant. 

In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym and spending time outside in the North Carolina sun. 

Summer Jennings has worked in creative communications for marketing in multiple channels such as digital, print, SEO, social media, and inbound marketing, amongst others. Her professional passion is to visually communicate a message for the user (internal or external) a design that is easy to understand, fully informative, and all with a pleasing aesthetic. She graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Art and Design. 

Born and raised in South Jersey, Summer lived in Upstate NY for several years and now resides in Raleigh. She considers herself a modern renaissance woman and loves to spend her free time rollerblading, painting, hiking, thrifting, picking bouquets of wildflowers off the side of the road, longboarding, and rock climbing. 

Since a young age, Ian has been interested in and surrounded by Franchising. His father is a franchise development veteran of over 20 years and helped set the stage for Ian to follow in his footsteps.

Before joining the Consultant Relations team at Rhino7, Ian was a business owner and teacher. He taught Math and History to students with learning disabilities and special needs for over three years, and still maintains his passion for helping others and learning new things. Outside of the Rhino 7 office, Ian enjoys the equally challenging studies of mixed martial arts and cooking medium-rare steaks.  

Kelly joined Rhino 7 after leading the Construction Department of one of the country’s fastest-growing franchises. Before joining the franchising industry, she served as a logistics officer in the US Army. Kelly holds dual master’s degrees in Forestry and Environmental Management.

She enjoys reading, outdoor fitness, traveling to new places, and puzzles of all sorts.

Devin joins Rhino7 with a background in commercial construction, where he worked with one of the Nation’s largest general contractors in a diverse client market. Devin graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Building Sciences specializing in construction management. While Attending App State, he helped the football team win four Sunbelt conference championships. Originally from Florida, he now resides in Raleigh, NC, where he enjoys being physically active outdoors and exploring with his rescue dog, Vail.

In 2014, Jeremy started commercial construction with a company whose projects ranged from restaurants to large-scale healthcare facilities. He continued working for this company for two years before venturing out on his own to focus on custom luxury residential homes. In 2011, he graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and now resides in Carmel, IN. When he isn’t hard at work or relaxing at home with his fiancé, Kenna, or their two dogs – Sawyer & Sully – Jeremy enjoys traveling abroad or just spending time outdoors, skiing, or hiking around the city.

Kaleigh joins Rhino7 with a background in construction project management in multiple disciplines, including project management experience with one of the nation’s top general contractors. Kaleigh completed her degree at Mississippi State University in Building Science and hoped to inspire young girls to pursue careers in construction. Kaleigh is a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars and the American Legion, in which she has held multiple executive positions. You can find Kaleigh training for her pilot’s license or hanging out with her Great Pyrenees named Grinchy in her free time.

Kayleigh, a full-scope development aficionado with nine years of experience, knows a thing or two about problem-solving—whether it’s construction challenges or her kids’ epic LEGO creations. Before diving into the world of construction, she served in the United States Marine Corps as a Diesel Mechanic (she’s just as handy with a wrench as she is with brand standards!)

Now calling Eagle Mountain, UT home after a move from Oklahoma City, she is busy managing her dynamic household, which includes two energetic kids, ages 7 and 3, and three lovable dogs: Barbara, George, and Leonard. When she’s not juggling family life or wrangling contractors, you can find her lost in a thriller or mystery novel, savoring the suspense from the comfort of her reading nook. 

Zach brings several years of franchise development experience to the Rhino7 team. Before finding his passion of helping entrepreneurs find their dream through franchising, Zach spent 6 years in the Financial industry. 

Zach graduated from St. Leo University in Tampa, FL , where he majored in Business Management. When not in the office, Zach can usually be found amongst friends and family at tailgates and stadiums. Avid sports fan. Zach lives in Tampa, FL, where his 3 beautiful children keep him busy. 

Angie brings over 18 years of franchising experience to Rhino7. She has been a franchise owner helping coach and match individuals into business ownership. As VP of Sales, she has awarded over 200 franchises in the food, service, fitness, and beauty industries. Before franchising, she spent 18 years as a corporate leader in the Fashion Industries. She holds a BS Degree from The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC.
Angie lives in NY with her husband and teenage son. Our passions are skiing, golf, scouting, and many volunteer efforts through our church.

Terrance brings several years of franchise development experience to the Rhino7 team. Before finding his passion of helping entrepreneurs find their dream through franchising, Terrance spent 10+ years in the non-profit sector. He was an Executive Director for two organizations. One of the organizations he helped build from the ground up.

Terrance graduated from Brockport State College, in Rochester, NY. When not in the office, Terrance can usually be found amongst friends and family in Buffalo, NY. Terrance is an avid Buffalo sports fan as well as a high school basketball coach. He has three children and two grand-children.

Tom brings a unique perspective to the franchise industry. He previously held CEO, COO, and other senior executive positions in marketing, sales, and finance. His specialty was to assist companies in turn-around situations or to help departments of companies increase overall productivity. His broad-based experiences helped him consistently create winning results.

Some of Tom’s previous positions and experiences include:

  • President of CFS Financial Services, regional financial planning, and investment firm
  • Founder and President of The Walden Institute, an executive management, consulting, and coaching company
  • Founder and President of Vequity Corporation, an Internet advertising company that utilized a Patent-Pending business model
  • Senior VP for Sonsio, Inc., the largest U.S. and Canadian Warranty Administration Company for Tires, Wheels, and Auto Repairs

As a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and business coach, Tom can assist potential franchise business owners with the critical due diligence process related to starting a business and choosing the best fit for their talents, skills, and ambitions.

Tom lives in Denver and enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathy, and their large family. He is also actively engaged with his church, where he works extensively with young single adults.

With over ten years’ experience with service-based businesses and start-ups, Laura is passionate about helping buyers find the right product for their needs. A true student of sales, she studies strategy and technique, and has coached many to become better sales people. She even enjoys cold-calling and prospecting!

 

A native of Guatemala City, she grew up in South Carolina. Laura has always enjoyed setting seemingly-impossible goals — and often reaching or exceeding them. Ten years after moving to America and learning English, she graduated top of her class at university and was valedictorian, a feat she attributes to the mental discipline honed by committing to volunteering hundreds of hours to charities while a struggling student. 

 

Her free time is spent learning, averaging fifty-two books per year. She lives with her family in Raleigh, NC and often travels to fun and exciting locales where her Wire Fox Terrier pup Jackie plays frisbee.

Mike has spent nearly 20 years in franchising.  He started his career in franchising in finance where he helped new franchisees secure capital for their new venture.  Over the last 20 years Mike has been involved in the automotive, health and wellness, home and commercial services and taxes and accounting franchise space.  In addition to helping new entrepreneurs find the right franchise he also helped many existing business owners diverse their portfolio through franchise ownership.  

Mike and his family currently live in Lancaster, PA but grew up and plans to head back to the Philadelphia area in the near future to be closer to family.  In addition to helping people become business owners, Mike is also passionate about travel, restaurants, music and live comedy!

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