“Just a note to let you know what a pleasure it has been working with you. The VP of Franchise Development for one of the companies you introduced me to said that you were recognized as the best in your field and I have no doubt that it is true.  Your expertise not only in franchising but also in the process to determine the types of franchises that would be a good fit for me has been a tremendous asset to my search.” “Your professionalism and thoroughness are also equally appreciated.  Happy to be a reference for anyone considering your services. Here is to much success going forward”. Fred – Maine

“Rick has been a great guide, advisor, and friend. He has developed a great system, network, and the expertise which gave my son and I the ability to do our due diligence and confidently select a franchise which is perfect for us to build a family business. He continues to be a superior advisor, and is genuinely invested in our success. If Rick can’t answer your question, he has an expert in his network who can. I am very pleased to give Rick and The Educated Franchisee suite of resources my highest recommendation.” Steve – Florida

Our journey to business ownership started over a year ago when I checked out a book at the library (yes, people still do that) entitled The Educated Franchisee, by Rick Bisio. My husband and I were looking to do something for ourselves, but didn’t know what type of business to pursue. We felt franchising was the way to go considering it offers a proven business model. We then connected with Rick and went on from there. Every step of the way, Rick was professional and really took the time to get to know us in an attempt to find out the best fit for us. He made sure we understood every step of the discovery process. After hours of in depth conversations, Rick presented us with three (3) businesses and provided us with step-by-step assistance on the due diligence process with each company. I’m pleased to say we are now proud business owners and feel we would not be in this position right now without Rick’s support and guidance. This experience has been invaluable to us and we are thrilled with the results! Caryn & Bob – Pensylvannia

“I started this process after reading your book on franchising and realized how much I needed to learn. Firstly the process is motivating and fun. Although I have been in business for over twenty years, I had never explored franchising. I learned innumerable things during this process. Most of all it gave me the tools to evaluate business models and see if they fit my future goals. Rick’s process is laser focused to educate you to make smart decisions. Through this process I have also been able to improve the productivity of my current business. I would consider Rick’s program a must for anyone considering franchising.” “Thanks Rick for being a great mentor! I look forward to sharing our future franchise successes with you.” Art – Illinois

“Thank you Rick! You are hands-down one of the top resources for anyone interested in looking at franchising as a business opportunity. You wrote the book on the subject … literally. Your books The Educated Franchisee and the associated The Franchisee Workbook really helped us understand the franchise business model and are excellent resources for anyone looking at franchise opportunities. You were always a true pleasure to deal with and are undeniably one of the best franchise consultants out there. Knowledgeable and well respected by everyone in the business we spoke with, you were able to guide us through every step of the process, starting with the big hurdle of identifying appropriate franchise opportunities. You were never pushy, but were always organized, helpful and a super coach. We would recommend (and have recommended) you to anyone interested in exploring the world of franchising; they couldn’t have a better guide than you.” Constantine & Carolyn – New Jersey