Rick Bisio (born 1964) is an American writer, educator, and franchise consultant.[1][2] He has served various roles for the government of Manatee County, Florida and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Manatee County since 2007. He was also Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Bradenton Beach, Florida from 2002 until 2012.[3][4][5][6]
Rick Bisio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Washington University in St. Louis (1987, BSBA) |
| Alma mater | Thunderbird School of Global Management (1994, MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Writer and consultant |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Notable work | The Educated Franchisee |
Early life and education
editBisio was born in 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri.[7][8][9] His father owned a beauty salon at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City.[10]
He graduated with a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis in 1987. In 1994, he obtained an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.[7]
Career
editIn 1994, Bisio became the director of international development at AFC Enterprises, which is the parent company of Popeye's Chicken, Church's Chicken, Seattle's Best Coffee, and Cinnabon.[10] Afterwards, he became an executive at Environmental Biotech. Starting from 2002, Bisio has been a consultant for franchises, and was also Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board for the City of Bradenton Beach from 2002 until 2012. He was also Chairman of the Charter Review Committee in 2010 and 2015, and was Representative for AMI Urban Land Institute Study in 2015.[7]
Bisio has served as chairman of the board of the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce since 2022, and has been a member of its Board of Directors since 2007.[11][12]
He has regularly lectured at ICSC, IFA Berlin, and other conventions and regularly held events.[7]
Publications
editBisio is the author of The Educated Franchisee.[13][14] The first edition was published in 2008, while the third edition was published in 2017.[15] Bisio also created the FDD Exchange, an educational resource of The Educated Franchisee, and has also authored A Glossary of Franchise Terms.[16]
In 2011, Bisio co-authored The Franchisee Playbook with Britt Schroeter. The second edition was published in 2020.[17]
Bisio regularly contributes to Forbes, Entrepreneur, and other magazines.[18]
Personal life
editBisio currently lives on Anna Maria Island in Florida.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Mount, Ian (2013-05-08). "With Bleak Job Prospects, Parents and Children Buy Into Franchises". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Griffin, Justine. "Franchises gain traction among boomers and retirees". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- ^ "Manatee Tops List of Chambers - Sarasota Scene Magazine". May 15, 2022.
- ^ "Manatee Chamber Announces 6th Annual Bartz Award Honoree - Sarasota Scene Magazine". October 19, 2022.
- ^ Joy, Bonner (May 12, 2015). "Bradenton Beach mayoral recall: How we got here".
- ^ "The Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Pancakes and Politics Legislative Preview". Sarasota Magazine.
- ^ a b c d "Franchise Coach Rick Bisio | The Educated Franchisee".
- ^ "About Rick Bisio".
- ^ "Rick Bisio: books, biography, latest update".
- ^ a b "Are We Really All on the Same Page About Passing Down the Family Business?". Entrepreneur. November 26, 2020.
- ^ "GRAND OPENINGS: Franchise aims to break down barriers to mental health services". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- ^ Manatee Chamber of Commerce photo (2022-12-09). "Manatee Chamber of Commerce named Florida's chamber of the year for 2022". Bradenton Herald.
- ^ "The Educated Franchisee: The How-To Book for Choosing a…". Goodreads.
- ^ "Council Post: Advice For Young People Who Want To Own A Business". Forbes.
- ^ "Council Post: The Key To Successfully Opening A Business In A Down Economy". Forbes.
- ^ "Don't Make These 5 Risky Business Ownership Mistakes". Entrepreneur. December 25, 2023.
- ^ Schroeter, Britt; Bisio, Rick (2020). The Franchisee Playbook. ISBN 978-1-7091-0403-9.
- ^ "Rick Bisio - Forbes Coaches Council". Forbes.