SMB Franchise Advisors Secures Investment from Navigator Partners Principals
SMB Franchise Advisors, a franchise consulting firm based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with principals of Navigator Partners. This minority investment is intended to fuel SMB's growth as it expands its platform of services for franchisors. The new Board of Directors will include leadership from both firms: Steve Beagelman (Founder & CEO), Brian Luciani (Chief Growth Officer) from SMB, along with Bernard Markey and William Stewart from Navigator Partners. Founded in 2009, SMB has worked with over 600 franchise brands across various industries. The partnership builds on a decade-long collaboration between the two firms, including co-investments in several SMB client brands such as K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotels, Almera Tech Services, Pure Sweat Studios, and Story Time Chess. Navigator's involvement is expected to provide additional capital and expertise for scaling SMB’s offerings. Both companies emphasize their shared values of supporting franchisees' success through strong infrastructure development. The investment will help SMB continue its mission while expanding services for emerging and maturing brands.
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