I am Steve Beagelman, Founder and CEO of SMB Franchise Advisors. In 1991 I co-founded Black Tie Express, a multi-restaurant delivery service. Since then, I’ve held executive positions with Hollywood Tans, Saladworks, Rita’s Italian Ice, Restaurant Systems International and Takeout Taxi, giving me a unique insight and perspective in launching, operating, and building brands. In 2009, I established SMB Franchise Advisors, supporting franchise start-ups and brands seeking ways to drive business growth. In the last 15 years, my team and I have assisted 600 companies launch and develop their concepts into franchising. I am a regular guest speaker at franchise conferences, offer insight as source and author for franchise industry publications and was a contributor to the franchise book, “So You Want to Franchise Your Business”. I received my CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) from the International Franchise Association and hold a BA from Pace University, specializing in Business Management.