
Rick Grossmann
Entrepreneur Leadership Network VIP
Franchise Bible Author, Speaker and Coach
Rick has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success.
Rick developed and launched his second franchise organization in 2003. He led this company as the CEO and CMO growing to over 150 locations in less than three years. He developed the high tech/high touch franchise recruiting and sales system.
Both companies achieved ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List. During this period Rick served as a business and marketing consultant to small business and multimillion dollar enterprises. He also consulted with franchise owners and prospective franchisees, franchisors, and companies seeking to franchise around the world.
Rick is the Author of Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise Bible series and his 9th Edition was released worldwide in April of 2021. He also is a contributing author to Entrepreneur Magazine and other industry publications on the subject of franchising and business.
He currently heads up the Entrepreneur Franchise Advisors program, serves as an executive coach and strategist for multiple franchise clients and is the co-host of the Franchise Bible Coach Radio Podcast with Rick and Rob.
Latest
The 19 Covenants of a Standard Franchise Agreement
A quick look at the promises, rights or duties that the franchisee or franchisor owes to the other.
The Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Business
Before you take the leap to turn your business into a franchise, review the advantages and disadvantages of franchising.
How to Stop Getting Ghosted By Sales Prospects
If you think your sale is in the bag, and then your prospect goes dark, you may need to check your process.
Cómo las franquicias de salud y fitness mejorarán su negocio en 2022
Definitivamente es una categoría a tener en cuenta en los próximos meses.
How Health and Fitness Franchises Will Flex Their Business Muscle in 2022
It's definitely a category to keep an eye on in the months ahead.
Children's-Education Franchises Are Going Hi-Tech
New technologies have created innovative ways to teach and communicate with customers.
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