R7FDC - Rhino 7 Franchise Development Corporation

Forget or need a Password?

About Us

Founded in 1999, Rhino 7 founders, Doug Schadle and John Cohen come from extensive backgrounds in franchise development, marketing and royalty revenue generation. R7FDC enjoys an excellent reputation in the franchise consultant / broker networks. Brand growth for franchisors is R7FDC's primary focus. Also, we assist the right people, at the right time, in finding, investigating and acquiring the right franchise to achieve their career dreams of owning their own business. As we accomplish this mission, we help them improve the quality of their lives. By helping these individuals fulfill their goals, the excellent franchisors we represent improve their company operations and add quality people to their organization.

Doug Schadle
	R7FDC CEO and Founding Partner Nearly 20 years in franchising industry Specializes in all aspects of franchised brand development, marketing, consultant/broker networking, and systems enhancement Franchise Sales and Management BS in Engineering/Marketing Enjoys time with his family, Kris, Joe & Alex, and growing R7FDC
John Cohen
	R7FDC President and Founding Partner Years of experience in all aspects of the franchise development industry Enjoys strong working relationship with all Broker and Consultant networks Specializes in franchisor brand development and implementing systems Mentors new Franchise Consultants Franchise Sales and Management Enjoys saltwater fishing, golfing and going to the beach with his family
Brian Garoutte
	Executive Multi-brand Manager at R7FDC since 2001 Graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Marketing Enjoys customer/client interaction and understanding and solving client needs and concerns When not in the office, Brian enjoys traveling, reading, fishing and spending time with family and friends
Matt Dillon
	Executive Multi-brand Manager at R7FDC since 2002 Specializes in designing and implementing comprehensive programs intended to assist prospective franchisees through the evaluation of our franchise concepts Trains the development team on the attributes of the brand and all aspects of the franchise investigation process Supervises the ongoing progress of each franchise candidate and lends support to his development staff Current responsibilities include managing the development of the Senior Helpers franchise Prior to joining the R7FDC team in 2002, Matt completed his studies at North Carolina State University in Engineering. He began his professional career with Nortel Networks. For 12 years, Matt was involved in Project Management, Business Line Management and Major Customer Sales Accounts When Matt is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons
Mark McKeller
	Has been with R7FDC since 2006, specializing in Franchise Sales Graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986 Responsible for helping people determine whether R7FDC brands are the right match Has 15 years of experience helping place the right people with the right Franchise brands Involved in the opening of over 850 Franchises across the United States Has extensive Franchise sales training and experience Very conscious of keeping the broker informed of client progress Mark lives in Atlanta with his wife Karen. Both are avid scuba divers
Kevin Culkin
	Multi-brand Manager at R7FDC since 2006 Has 20 years experience in Franchise Development Sales Management Prior to this Mr. Culkin ran franchise development departments for Buffalo's Cafe, a 60 unit full service casual dining chain positioned primarily in the Southeast, Chop Chop Chinese To You, Floor Coverings International and Professional Carpet Systems
George Knauf
	Multi-brand Manager with R7FDC since 2009 Has direct franchise related experience with McDonalds, Comfort Inn, Capitol Color Mail, Fantastic Sam’s, 4 Your Health, Uniglobe Travel, and Netspace Recently he was quoted as an expert in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 edition, has ongoing newspaper columns on business start-ups published in business journals across the country and has been called upon as an expert on franchising by the International Franchise Association for public events Enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachel, and their three dogs and reside in the Virginia Countryside outside of Washington, D.C. surrounded by horses
Neal Weiss
	Multi-brand Manager with R7FDC since 2009 Has 20 years experience in Franchise Licensing & Sales Development, Marketing and Support Most recently developed Master Franchises for the Cartridge World Franchise in Southern California selling out all the master rights to that region Prior to that he was with several Franchise Development Teams including Budget Blinds/Closet Tailors, SGO Designer Glass, Certa ProPainters, Chop-Chop Chinese to You and Professional Carpet Systems Neal is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and grew up on Long Island, NY and then lived in Atlanta, GA for 18 years. He resides in beautiful Southern California for the past 5 years. Neal is an avid golfer, he loves hiking, camping, skiing and exploring the mountains, canyons and beaches with his dog Buddy in all that California has to offer
Chris Otter
	Multi-brand Manager with R7FDC since 2010 Over 15 years experience in franchise development and systems creation for large and start-up franchisors Specialist in creating winning relationships with the nation's premier franchise consultant networks Enjoys working with clients in a coaching relationship to help discover the right fit for all parties When not in the office, Chris is an avid boxing and fitness enthusiast and enjoys being with his two children
Kurt Kempfer
	Joined R7FDC as Brand Manager in 2009 Has close to 30 years experience in the franchise industry Has held key development and upper level management positions in numerous franchise companies within a variety of industry segments Over the years has directly assisted 100’s of individuals and families in their successful transition into franchise business ownership Has experience owning and operating his own local franchise and knows well the business from the franchisee perspective Has been active in the franchise industry and the International Franchise Association on the national and local level Besides a passion for franchising, Kurt is an experienced marathoner and tri-athlete, having completed 24 marathons across the U.S. and internationally, and also having completed an Ironman Triathlon Kurt loves spending off hours with his wife, kids and grandkids – and travel
Pat Cohen
	Chief Financial Officer for R7FDC since 1999 Responsible for all financial obligations within the company Likes to spend her time crunching numbers. Enjoys spending time outside of work with her Red Hat Society Group and doing crafts Married with two grown sons
Rita Perkins
	Office Manager at the R7FDC Corporate location since 2001 Franchise coordinator for all aspects of the company Works with franchisors, consultant networks, and the office staff BS Elementary Education Former teacher for 11 years Works with all Consultant/Broker Networks Internet lead specialist Enjoys traveling, horseback riding, hiking, yoga and spending time with her family and friends
David Hines
	Consultant Relations at R7FDC since 2008 Acquired a BS degree in Business Administration and Law at Western Carolina University Enjoys exercising, Duke basketball, learning about wildlife, and spending quality time with family and friends
Lai Salmonson
	IT Support Manager and Webmaster at R7FDC since 2006 Acquired a BA in Art and Design at the North Carolina State School of Design and an additional AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology at Fayetteville Technical Community College Previously at Nortel Networks as an Engineering Support Specialist for over five years overseeing twenty test technicians Enjoys family life with wife and 2 girls, traveling, tennis, running, and spending time in ministries in his local church. His most recent mission trip was training World Relief Organization teachers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Phnom Penh, Cambodia

With BeneTrends Rainmaker Plan, finance your own business using your 401(k) – without incurring taxes, penalties, interest or debt.

Guidant Financial Group - Guidant's Audeo™ is a self-directed retirement structure that permits individuals to actively invest their retirement funds into a business or franchise without taking a taxable distribution or incurring penalties.