June 19, 2026
Announcing the 2026 Philadelphia Titan 100 Honorees
Announcing the 2026 Philadelphia Titan 100 Honorees
Steve Beagelman named on distinguished list of leaders.
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (June 19, 2026)
Titan CEO and headline sponsor Cherry Bekaert is pleased to announce Steve Beagelman, President + CEO as a 2026 Philadelphia Titan 100 honoree.
The Titan 100 program recognizes Philadelphia’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.
Together, the 2026 Philadelphia Titan 100 honorees and their companies generate more than $71.6 billion in annual revenue and employ over 78,000 people across the region and beyond.
This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at the annual awards ceremony on September 10th, 2026, and will be given the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.
“This year’s Titans represent more than success; they embody resilience, purpose, and transformation,” said Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO. “Being a Titan is not just a title; it is a mindset, a way of leading with courage, serving with integrity, and creating something that outlasts you. It is about lifting those around you and leaving a legacy that inspires others to rise. These leaders stand as proof that the future of business is driven by those who turn vision into lasting impact.”
Steve Beagelman is well-known as a respected franchise industry leader for over three decades. He founded SMB Franchise Advisors in 2009 to support the start-up of emerging concepts and the expansion of established franchise brands. He specializes in private equity transactions and development of companies in over 100 varying industries. He is a board member for several franchise brands, sits on the International Franchise Association (IFA) Supplier Forum Advisory Board and holds a position on the IFA’s Membership Committee. Steve regularly contributes to Forbes online, speaks as an expert in franchising at conferences, conventions and podcasts. He is known for being an ally and advocate for the franchise model and the franchising industry.
“I am honored to be recognized with so many other incredible C-level executives in the greater Philadelphia region as a Titan. This award also recognizes the great work my team and I have done helping entrepreneurs across the country fulfill their dreams of franchising their businesses.”
Steve Beagelman will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration on September 10th, 2026, which will be held at 2300 Arena, Philadelphia. This elegant, cocktail-style awards event will unite 100 Titans of Industry for an unforgettable evening of celebration, camaraderie, and networking—an evening unlike anything that exists in the Philadelphia business community.
Steve Beagelman, SMB named Titan 100
“On behalf of everyone at Cherry Bekaert, I want to congratulate this year’s Philadelphia Titan 100 honorees. We believe great leadership transforms organizations and communities alike, and this remarkable group of leaders exemplifies this at the highest level. Their vision, leadership, and lasting impact make them true Titans, and incredibly well deserving of this recognition”, says David Stonesifer, Partner at Cherry Bekaert.
About SMB Franchise Advisors
SMB Franchise Advisors was created in 2009 with a mission to support small and medium business owners as they prepare, launch and grow through franchising. From helping emerging companies with their launch to helping brands grow and re-invigorating established franchises, the firm’s trusted team takes the time to get to know each business. SMB Franchise Advisors explores, inspires and nurtures a brand’s full potential from its earliest stages to becoming a household name.
Brand founders reach out to SMB Franchise Advisors when they are ready to franchise their growing and successful business. With an average tenure of over 20 years in the franchise industry, their subject matter experts have backgrounds in all areas critical to building successful franchisors: finance, operations, marketing and development. The SMB team helps business owners navigate the landscape from concept to franchise brand, teaching the essentials of franchising. With over 17 years in operation, the firm has applied its proven process with over 600 brand founders. Active members of the International Franchise Association (franchise.org), SMB Franchise Advisors currently serves on the Membership Committee, Supplier Forum Advisory Board, Women’s Franchise Committee and the IFA Foundation as a member at large.
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