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About Us
Are you ready to franchise your business? Are you searching for a trusted team who will guide you through the entire franchising process. Then, without skipping a beat, continue helping you navigate franchise sales, franchise operations, franchise systems and franchise marketing. Since 2009, SMB has helped over 200 brands turn into franchise. We have held executive level positions at established brands but remember being part of a start up system. We really get to know your business, how it works and provide insight to help you develop your franchise company - leading franchise owners to join you in your brand.
Services
Whether just starting out as a franchise, looking to take your franchise to the next level, or as an established concept looking for the next big thing, franchise brands need advisors who have their backs. In order to properly evaluate where your brand stands in its lifeline, SMB performs an in-depth brand assessment. Our experienced team combs through your brand’s assets to ensure you are telling the right story with the right systems, processes and execution.
SMB Franchise Advisors has in-depth capabilities to provide assistance across all facets of your business. Whether it is franchise sales and development, operations or financial services, we have the core competencies to help you execute your plan to drive franchise growth.

Franchise Sales & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Franchise Disclosure Document Review
- Sales and Marketing Program Assessments
- Lead Generation Marketing Strategy
- Franchise Sales Training
- Outsourced Franchise Sales
- Franchise Marketing Materials
- Franchise Sales Brochures
- Booth Design
- Web Site Development
- Real Estate Criteria and Site Evaluation
- Design Criteria Manuals
- Franchise Convention Speaker
- Franchise Recruitment


Operations
- Franchise Training Standards
- Compliance Development and Implementation
- Development and Creation of Operation Manuals
- Training Program Development
- Franchisee Relations
- Franchisee Support Systems Assessment
- Convention and Business Meeting Planning
- Franchisee Advisory Council Development
- Franchise Market Studies
- Franchisee Validation Studies
- Rewrite and Update Existing Operations and Training Manuals


Financial Services
- Assistance for Mergers and Acquisitions
- Benefits, Consulting, Administration and Outsourcing
- Risk Management
- Business Succession Planning
- Design/Implementation of Accounting Systems and Procedures
- Accounting Staff Development and Management
- Financial Performance Representation Analysis and Preparation
- Profitability, Variance and Trend Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Assessment of Business Financing Needs
- Budget Preparation and Monitoring

Our Team
The members of the SMB team have been recognized as innovative, proven leaders in both business growth and execution. That is what SMB Franchise Advisors can do for your business:
- Increase the knowledge.
- Leverage the experience.
- Strengthen the relationships.
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Steve Beagelman
President & CEO -
Ed Gaubert
CFO & Finance Strategist -
Joanne Hoyer
Dir. of Franchise Development -
Dawn Abbamondi
Dir. of Marketing & Brand Dev -
Colette Bell
Senior Advisor -
David Stein
Franchising Licensing Manager -
Fern Piazza
Market Research & Real Estate -
Bob Silzle
COO & Operations Strategist -
Harry D. Loyle
Senior Advisor & Board Member -
Frank Closurdo
Dir. of Business Development -
Teddy Fine
Creative Director
Testimonials
“We found that we were challenged on the franchise development side of our business. We needed an experienced outside person to help us make sense of what was happening. Steve and his team quickly came to understand both our business and our personnel and that understanding was evident in the results. We have implemented his team's suggestions and have found improvement at all levels.”
“Lawn Doctor was fortunate enough to retain SMB Franchise Advisors to assist us in the evaluation of our internal processes and resources. Steve and his team are seasoned franchise executives with a unique chemistry and skill set mix that added value well beyond the original project scope. They know franchising inside and out and took the time necessary to fully understand the key drivers in our business model in order to make the most relevant recommendations. SMB goes a step further in that they can assist you in the implementation of the solutions they propose. If you are looking for an outside resource to give you a competitive edge, SMB Franchise Advisors can help.”
SMB News
- How to Build a Better Franchise April 2019, Franchise Times _________________
- How (And When) To Franchise Your Business March 2019, Forbes _________________
- Private Equity: More Art Than Science March 2019, Franchising World _________________
- Rebranding TLC: Timing, Laying Groundwork, Communication October 2018, Restaurant Business _________________
- Award-Winning Deal Makers: K9 Resorts and SMB April 2017, Franchise Times _________________
- Fresh Ideas That Are Revitalizing Franchising November 2016, Entrepreneur _________________
- Partnering Up: Is Co-Branding the Way to Go? August 2016, Mobile Electronics _________________
- Cobranding Part 1: Will It Work For Fast Casuals? February 2014, Fast Casual _________________
- Bright Ideas - Many Franchisees Have Them July 2013, Franchise Times _________________
- Franchisors Join Forces To Pitch Business Concepts July 2011, South Florida Business Journal _________________
- Franchisees Now Make Multiunit Ownership Their Mission April 2011, Wall Street Journal _________________
- The Art of Closing the Sale in 10 Easy Steps February 2008, Franchising World _________________