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from Automotive Franchising Featured issue November 2022

Chris Conner

RNR Tire exoress Lands on Franchise Times’ List for 2022’s Most Successful Franchises

For yet another year, RNR Tire Express (RNR), the nation’s premier tire and custom wheel franchise retailer, has found itself ranked amongst some of the most profitable franchise brands in the country after having been named to the 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 listing. and thanks to the rnr team’s tireless efforts over the course of the last year to expand the franchise into new states and territories, the company came in at number 237 for this year’s ranking. The ranking further validates the metrics that the rnr team has secured this year alone. including having signed 3 franchise agreements for 8 new franchise locations, helping to bring the total number of units in operation to 173 across 27 states. “it seems almost impossible to receive an honor like this without thinking back to where it is we started 22 years ago. a humble beginnings moment, so to speak,” said Larry sutton, founder and cEO of rnr Tire Express. “it’s even harder to ignore those responsible for our having made this year’s ranking possible. More than anything, this is a reflection of the culture our team has cultivated and the incredible work each and every team member has done from the top down.” a significant factor in rnr’s consistent year-over-year growth has always been the franchise opportunity’s appeal to men and women from all backgrounds and walks of life. in fact, more than 80 percent of rnr Tire Express franchisees are multi-unit owners with little to no experience in the automotive industry.

rnr Tire Express is actively seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees who are looking for scalable growth or are seeking an extremely stable, predictable and secure essential franchise.

https://rnrfranchise.com/.

tInt WoRld® Named a Top Franchise for Veterans by Franchise Business Review

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, was identified by independent research firm Franchise Business Review as one of just 80 franchise brands to be named an award-winning franchise in its 2022 report on the Top Franchises for Veterans. Tint World® is the largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.

To identify the companies on the list of this year’s Top Franchises for Veterans, Franchise Business review analyzed data from over 2,500 franchise owners, representing more than 300 brands, regarding their overall satisfaction with their brands and their likelihood to recommend them to others.

“Veterans are a critical part of franchising’s success, and franchising needs more business owners with the leadership skills, resilience, and can-do attitude of veterans,” said Eric stites, founder and cEO of Franchise Business review. “not all franchises are created equal, but the 80 brands on our list of the Top Franchises for Veterans have satisfaction ratings by their veteran owners that are 10-30% higher on average. That’s why we do what we do … we survey thousands of franchisees every year and make those reviews available to prospective business owners to help them understand which franchises are the top opportunities based on the actual experiences and satisfaction of other veteran franchise owners.”

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cover story: Freddo

Freddo’s continued expansion plans

This month in Franchising Magazine USA we had the privilege of interviewing Freddo USA’s Gelato Shop. Made from passion from two Italian Families who banded together to give the USA one of the best Classic Italian Gelato’s on the market.

So, let’s see how Freddo’s started and where they are now.

Describe your organization – how long has it been in operation? When did you start franchising? How many franchisees do you currently have?

Freddo began operations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1969, when two families of Italian immigrants joined to manufacture and sell classic Italian gelato.

10 Franchising MagaZinE Usa Since then, they have aimed to produce the world’s best gelato, using nothing but the highest-quality and most natural ingredients. Today, more than 50 years later we pay homage to our Italian heritage through every step of our cooking process, providing the artisan quality that characterizes every product we make, offering an unrivaled experience with every bite. To ensure exceptional quality, Freddo gelato is crafted with extreme care. Each flavor is churned for over four hours to obtain the most unique texture. The result is incredible creaminess in our unique recipes prepared with no additives or preservatives. Our ingredients come from all over the world, like our dulce de leche from La Pampa (Argentina), renowned for its high quality and silky texture, as well as carefully selected fresh fruit and nuts. Our portfolio includes more than 50 flavors to ensure a wide range of options are available for our consumers to enjoy at any of our stores, partnered retailers or homedelivery apps.

We started with company-operated gelaterias in 1969 and in 1980 we began offering franchises. “Our main product is artisanal gelato. This is served in cups and cones for in store consumption or take away packages of 1 kilo and a half kilo for home consumption.”

Currently, we have about 160 franchised and 7 owned stores in 7 countries: 114 in Argentina, 21 in Uruguay, 15 in Brazil, 5 in Chile, 2 in Mexico, 2 in Panama and 8 in USA.

What is your main product and Service?

Our main product is artisanal gelato. This is served in cups and cones for in store consumption or take away packages of 1 kilo and a half kilo for home consumption.

In our USA stores we offer 24 varieties of unique flavors, mixing classic Italian flavors with other unique and innovative flavors. We also offer pastries, coffee, milkshakes, and sundaes. What type of person would ‘fit’ your franchisee profile? VOL 10, ISSUE 12, nOVEmbEr 2022

To become a Franchisee with one of our Freddo stores is easy, which means it can be operated by franchisees with COVER STORY no experience in gelato and/or F&B operations.freDDo’s It is an easily scalable business thanks continued to our products shelf life, storage and expansion handling, which makes it attractive for plans multi-unit operators who wish to add a new business unit to their existing structure without having to expand it.

Where are your current locations/territories? Where are locations/territories available?

Freddo has 167 stores, 8 are in the United States, 7 are in South Florida and 1 in South Carolina.

Additionally, we are in the process of building 3 new stores in the east coast, and we have already signed a Master Franchise for the state of California, where the first store will be opened in the next months, “ We are looking for partners in every state of the country, as a Master Franchise or a multi-unit operator.”

and we plan to have 3 stores opened in that state by June 2023.

We are looking for partners in every state of the country, as a Master Franchise or a multi-unit operator.

So why does Freddo stand out as a successful Franchise?

In an age where the internet is prominent consumers have become more sophisticated and quality conscious. Milk based gelato is healthier than ice cream and unlike most of the industry, Freddo does not use base flavoring, nor use colorants or preservatives. Our artisanal production process gives a refined texture with less added air to the final product.

Finally, our top quality ingredients such as Argentine dulce de leche help us produce unique flavors that cannot be found anywhere else such as Pacific Coconut with Dulce de Leche, Mascarpone with Red Fruits from Patagonia and many more.

Deciding to choose Freddo’s as your next franchise is a no brainer. Here is why…

Freddo’s have over 40 years of experience in franchising our gelaterias, we have partnered with operators of different levels of experience and have jointly developed a turn-key solution that ensures the delight of our customers and their success as franchisees.

Prior to a launch, we offer property location, design and construction support alongside operational training and a marketing launch campaign. Whilst active, we offer ongoing marketing and operational support as well as supervision and a one stop shop for all supplies.

What are your Plans for new systems/concepts in 2023

We are entering 2023 with great momentum following a 30% of year on

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