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• WHAT WE DO
About Us Franchise Sales Experts & Franchising Consultants
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 Franchisor.
We believe accessibility and responsiveness are critical to running a successful Franchisor – 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.
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• WHAT WE DO
About Us Franchise Sales Experts & Franchising Consultants
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 Franchisor.
We believe accessibility and responsiveness are critical to running a successful Franchisor – 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.
We believe accessibility and responsiveness are critical to running a successful Franchisor – 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
CEO & Co-Founder
Doug Schadle
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
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).
JOHN COHEN
President & Co-Founder
John Cohen
President & Co-Founder
RITA DE GROOT
Executive VP of Operations
Rita de Groot
Executive VP of Operations
Rita has been the Operations Director and Franchise Coordinator for 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 SCHADLE
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Joe Schadle
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
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.
KELLY PATILLO
VP of Construction Management
Kelly Pattillo
VP of Construction Management
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.
SUMMER JENNINGS
Creative Director
Summer Jennings
Creative Director
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.
MAX FINOCCHI
Director of Consultant Relations
KAILLE O'KEEFE
Consultant Relations
Kaille O'Keefe
Consultant Relations
Kaille grew up in the metro Detroit area and now calls Raleigh, NC home. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s in Industrial–Organizational Psychology, blending her academic expertise with a professional background in sales and behavioral therapy. Professionally, she thrives on building meaningful connections, working efficiently, and finding ways to help others succeed.
Outside of work, she’s an avid adventurer who loves hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, and playing volleyball. A passionate traveler, she once spent three months backpacking through Europe with her best friend, an experience that fuels her love of exploration and new perspectives.
Angie Shaw
Franchise Development Manager
Angie Shaw
Franchise Development Manager
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. Their passions are skiing, golf, scouting, and many volunteer efforts through their church.
Terrance Roberts
Franchise Development Manager
Terrance Roberts
Franchise Development Manager
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.
Jim Wollman
Franchise Development Manager
Jim Wollman
Franchise Development Manager
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.
Jim and spouse Shelly are now “empty-nesters” residing in the Western Metro of Minneapolis, MN.
James Butler
Franchise Development Manager
James Butler
Franchise Development Manager
James Butler is a top franchise developer and serial entrepreneur who has built five companies from the start-up phase to over a million dollars in revenue. He is the author of twenty-two books including the best-selling books The System is the Secret, Franchise Growth Strategies, Franchise Sales Secrets, and The Best of the Best in Franchising. He is also the host of the Best Franchise Brands, Franchise Sales Secrets, and Best of the Best in Franchising podcasts.
James has helped some of the most respected and largest franchisors and businesses across the country to grow their sales and shatter their previous sales records. He holds a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and loves working with aspiring entrepreneurs to find the right franchise to start. He has helped hundreds of candidates start their own franchise businesses and frequently speaks on systems and what it takes to rise to the top, scale, and grow a profitable business. He and his wife Heather are the parents of five children and have one granddaughter.
Ian Wexler
Franchise Development Manager
Ian Wexler
Franchise Development Manager
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.
Devin Papenheim
Construction Project Manager
Devin Papenheim
Construction Project Manager
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.
Kaleigh Kriegel
Construction Project Manager
Kaleigh Kriegel
Construction Project Manager
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.
STEPS FOR WORKING TOGETHER
We have an introductory call to get to know each other.
We visit you on-site to learn more about your business.
We decide to work together to grow your brand.
Building Blocks for Success
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Rhino7 serves as a consultant/advisor to Franchisors on all aspects of being Franchisor
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FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) development, enhancements & consulting
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Strategy and creation of multi-step franchise sales process
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Franchisor chart of accounts for bookkeeping system
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Territory mapping of every market in the USA
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Franchisee chart of accounts system
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Operations manual assistance
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Software setup and consulting assistance
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Build educational portal for prospects on Franchise (detailed website for prospects)
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Franchise marketing systems and outreach for potential Franchisees
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Virtual or In-Person Discovery Day coordination and implementation
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Handle closings of approved Franchisees
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Real estate site search and construction management solutions
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Ongoing Franchisor 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 your brand 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 a 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.
In our 20+ years in business, 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.
At Rhino7, we become your strategic partner, working hard every day to deliver the best opportunity for you to grow your brand 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 a 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.
In our 20+ years in business, 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.
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