News – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC

Murphy Business has announced the winners of its 2021 “Top Producers” and “Multi-Million Dollar Club” awards. We would like to congratulate all of the award recipients on their outstanding achievements in assisting business owners and buyers to realize their goals. This year’s Top Producers include Murphy Business Brokers from across the United States and Canada, many of whom have closed transactions worth millions of dollars. The Multi-Million Dollar Club recognizes the Murphy Business Brokers who have closed transactions in excess of $2 million. We are honored to recognize these individuals for their dedication to aiding their clients in achieving their objectives.

“We are proud of our longstanding tradition of excellence in the field of business brokerage. Our brokers have a deep understanding of the intricacies of buying and selling businesses, and they use this knowledge to serve our clients with the utmost honesty and professionalism. We are proud to see so many of them being recognized for their achievements. Congratulations to our award recipients and all Murphy associates on another record-breaking year!” said Murphy Business CEO and President, Tom Coba.

The prestigious “Top Producers” award was given to the top 15 Business Brokers in the Murphy Business network who delivered excellent client service and concluded high-value transactions. The honorees are listed below:

Dan Bauer (MN)	Phil Eleson (KY)	Jacob Petersen (MN)
Ron Buck (NC)	Teresa Farrell (OR)	Gordon Schofield (ON)
Bruce Burns (NM)	Hal Feder (VA)	Pat Steffl (MN)
Daz Connell (NJ)	John Kraft (FL)	Jesse Stone (SC)
Celine Dufresne (FL)	Peggy Kragh (MT)	Cheryl Venezia (NJ)

We congratulate the following Murphy Business Brokers named the 2021 members of the Multi-Million Dollar Club. These Brokers had to complete more than $2 million in transaction value in 2021 to be recognized members of the brokerage firm’s “Multi-Million Dollar Club.”

Dan Bauer (MN)	Andres Fischer (FL)	Kevin Lehmann (NJ)	Marvin Slovacek (UT)
Ron Buck (NC)	Terry Flanagan (FL)	John Maslanik (MT)	David Smith (SC)
Bruce Burns (NM)	Shannon Foust (OH)	Russell Miller (NJ)	Jennifer Smith (MO)
Michael Carrozza (OH)	Steven Fylypchuk (AB)	Andy Montgomery (TX)	Brian Southworth (WA)
Joe Chiarello (NJ& PA)	Richard Gadberry (TX)	Bryan Mulder (SD)	Sheila Spangler (ID)
Russell Cohen (FL)	Rich Giles (TX)	Jacob Petersen (MN)	Pat Steffl (MN)
Daz Connell (NJ)	Rey Gonzales (SD)	Ken Pokorny (TX)	Jesse Stone (SC)
Celine Dufresne (FL)	Dan Gore (FL)	Mark Pothier (NS)	Lonnie Veasley (FL)
Jim Dunmire (FL)	Richard Halterman II (VA)	Michele Pouliot (FL)	Cheryl Venezia (NJ)
Phil Eleson (KY)	David Hamm (MO)	Mark Purtee (FL)	Fred Walker (VA)
Judy Elrod (WA)	Anton Joro (FL)	Michael Rooney (IA)	Bill White (OH)
Louis Falzarano (NJ)	Arturo Kalb (BC)	Tully Ryan (NC)	Ken Whitley (MI)
Teresa Farrell (OR)	John Kraft (FL)	Justin Sandridge (MD)
Hal Feder (VA)	Peggy Kragh (MT)	Gordon Schofield (ON)

Congratulations to the 2021 Top Producers and Multi-Million Dollar Club award recipients!

Murphy Business offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to own their business with a unit franchise model. The corporate office provides extensive training to franchisees and their agents, as well as initial and ongoing marketing efforts, allowing the franchise owner the means to focus on the most important aspect of their business: spending more time with their clients. Murphy Business is committed to providing entrepreneurs with the support they need to be successful. For more information about this unique opportunity, visit murphyfranchise.com.

For more information on Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC and the services to business owners and business buyers, please visit murphybusiness.com.

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC
Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business transfers, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average for over 25 years.

Leading Business Brokerage Firm Presents Coveted Awards at Annual Conference

CLEARWATER, FL – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC (MBFC) a full-service business brokerage firm, recently hosted its annual conference where the brand announced its 2018 “Top Producers” and “Multi-Million Dollar” award winners. With more than 125 franchise units and over 225 business brokers in the United States and Canada, Murphy Business organizes a conference each year to reflect on the past year, education, and honor achievements met by members of the network.

The 2019 Murphy Educational conference, themed “Playing to Win,” was held at the Wyndham Grand Resort in Clearwater Beach where Murphy associates gathered to recognize another record year for the brand and featured educational courses.

“Our franchisees and agents enjoyed two and a half days at a beautiful resort in Florida engaged in learning, fellowship and awards recognition at our closing banquet. I’m proud of on how they served our clients this past year with the utmost honesty, integrity, and professionalism and at the same time I’m proud of their focus on continued professional growth through our annual conference, which also gives them the opportunity for sharing best practices and attending many educational workshops,” said Tom Coba, CEO of MBFC. “Congratulations to our award winners and all our Murphy associates for yet another record-setting year!”

The coveted “Top Producers” award was presented to the top 15 business brokers of the MBFC network that provided top-notch client service and closed high-priced transactions. The honorees are listed below:

 

Dan Bauer, MN	Rey Gonzales, SD
Ken Bohenek, ID	David Hamm, MO
Chris Bond, MA	Jennifer Hendrickson, MO
Ron Buck, NC	Peggy Kragh, MT
Bruce Burns, NM	Mariann Montgomery, TX
Russell Cohen, FL	Ken Pokorny, TX
Teresa Farrell, OR	Matt Slappey, GA
Shannon Foust, OH

To be considered a member of the brokerage firm’s “Multi-Million Dollar Club,” brokers had to secure more than $2 million in transactions in 2018. We congratulate the following business brokers:

Douglas Batts, TX	Bob Farris, TX	Shan O’Keeffe, FL
Dan Bauer, MN	Richard Gadberry, TX	Edwin Pena, FL
Ken Bohenek, ID	Rey Gonzales, SD	Ken Pokorny, TX
Chris Bond, MA	Paul Gorny, FL	Michael Rooney, IA
Ron Buck, NC	David Hamm, MO	Jamison Rounds, SD
Bruce Burns, NM	Steve Herrera, TX	Matt Slappey, GA
Dan Carelli, FL	Anton Joro, FL	Marvin Slovacek, UT
Russell Cohen, FL	Peggy Kragh, MT	Claudia Smith, WA
Daz Connell, NJ	Marcello Leandro, UT	Bill White, OH
Jim Dunmire, FL	Russell Miller, NJ
Judy Elrod, WA	Mariann Montgomery, TX
Teresa Farrell, OR	Sean Murphy, NS

Offering entrepreneurs unit franchisee operating models, the Murphy Business home office supports franchisees and their agents with extensive training, along with initial and ongoing marketing efforts that help Murphy Business owners to focus on the most important part of their business – spending more time with their clients.

For more information on Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC and the services to business owners and business buyers, please visit www.murphybusiness.com.

For more information on franchise opportunities, please visit www.murphybusiness.com/murphyfranchise.

 About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC
Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including being recognized as one of Franchise Business Review’s Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award Winners for ten consecutive years.

 

 

 

 

Completes Deal with Installed Business Products, Inc.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Murphy Business & Financial Services LLC in Clearwater announced today that it has successfully advised Tampa-based Water-Tite Solution, Inc. through a strategic acquisition. Columbus, Ohio-based Installed Building Products, Inc. (IBP), an industry-leading provider of insulation and complementary building products, acquired the commercial and residential waterproofing business, adding to its diversified portfolio of businesses providing building materials and services. 

The mutually beneficial transaction positions newly formed Alpha Water-Tite Solution to grab a larger share of the growing waterproofing solutions sector (Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing is a subsidiary of Installed Building Products that was acquired nearly two years ago).

To ensure a fulfilling acquisition process, Water-Tite Solution engaged Murphy Business – Clearwater to advise in the negotiations. Shán O’Keeffe, Executive Vice President – Murphy Valuation Services LLC, and Carole Akers-Harrison, Senior Business Broker and Project Director closely counseled Water-Tite Solution from start to finish. O’Keeffe and Akers-Harrison each have more than 20 years of experience in their respective fields.

“We’re so excited about this acquisition and what it means for both companies,” said O’Keeffe. “It’s great that we were able to complete a deal that made both sides enthusiastic about the future of Alpha Water-Tite Solution,” added Akers-Harrison. “This deal serves as a perfect example of our teamwork and dedication to close important acquisitions.”

Murphy Business & Financial Services LLC – Clearwater is the local office for Clearwater, Fla.-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, a full-service business advisory firm, which facilitates business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. For more information, call Shán O’Keeffe or Carole Akers-Harrison at (727) 725-7090, or email s.okeeffe@Murphybusiness.com or c.akers@Murphybusiness.com.

 

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC
Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including appearing as a “Top 50 Franchise” according to Franchise Business Review.

 

Madison, NJ – Murphy Business,  North America’s leading, full-service business brokerage firm with more than 125 offices in the United States and Canada, recently announced the opening of a New Jersey office with its fifth and newest location in Madison. The Madison office offers a full range of business brokerage services for all local business owners seeking to buy or sell a business. 

Cheryl Venezia launched the Murphy Business office to provide one of the state’s most comprehensive business brokerage services. The Murphy Business Sales office in Madison supports small to medium-sized businesses with the sale of their businesses, commercial real estate, valuations, and mergers and acquisitions. 

“There’s a definite need for business brokerage services here in Morris County and throughout the state,” Venezia said. “Murphy’s high standards and demonstrated excellence in business transactions is impressive. The Murphy culture promoting integrity and collaboration were the primary reasons I decided to join the team. We are well positioned in the Madison office to provide the business community with first in class, personalized services backed by nation-wide resources through the Murphy Business Network.”

Cheryl has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry having worked at UBS in the wealth management, finance, regional regulatory and technology divisions. In addition, Cheryl has early career experience as a CPA having worked for Deloitte.  She brings diverse experience supporting organizations across finance, operations, human resources, risk, technology, and strategic communications. Her past experience equips her well for this role.

As she looks at today’s marketplace and the improving economy, Cheryl sees an increase in demand for business brokerage services – a growing pool of qualified buyers including private equity groups are emerging. Plus, she has seen an increase nationally, as well as locally, over the last 12 months of businesses being sold and at higher prices – the industry expects the upward trend to continue through 2019 and 2020. 

To learn more about the Madison Murphy Business office and its unique collection of business brokerage services, contact Cheryl Venezia directly by emailing c.venezia@Murphybusiness.com or visit https://murphybusiness.com/madison.
 
About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC
Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including appearing as a “Top 50 Franchise” according to Franchise Business Review. 
 

June 29, 2018 | Franchising.com

North America's Leading Business Brokerage Firm Presents Coveted Awards at Annual Conference

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC (MB&FC), North America’s largest full-service business brokerage firm, recently hosted its annual conference where the brand announced its 2017 “Top Producers” and welcomed new members to the exclusive “Multi-Million Dollar Club.” With more than 150 franchise units in the United States and Canada, MB&FC organizes a conference each year to reflect on the past year and honor achievements met by members of the network.

Themed “Winners Keep Score,” this year’s conference was held at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast celebrating a record year for the brand and featured educational courses to assist attendees with overall business brokerage, goal setting and more.

“On behalf of the entire company, I would like to congratulate all of our award winners for the overall incredible results they have achieved in 2017,” said Tom Coba, CEO of MB&FC. “I’d also like to thank our entire franchise network for continuing to uphold the highest level of client service year after year.”

The coveted “Top Producers” award was presented to members of the MB&FC network that provided top-notch client service and closed high-priced deals. The honorees, their regions and number of years they have received the “Top Producer” award are listed below:

• Scott Belden,  Missouri
• Bruce Burns, New Mexico  
• Russell Cohen, Florida
• Daz Connell, New Jersey
• Linn Crader, Oregon
• Jim Dunmire, Florida
• Judy Elrod, Washington
• Teresa Farrell, Oregon
• Andy Fischer, Florida
• Shannon Foust, Ohio
• Gokul Padmanabhan, Florida
• Ken Pokorny, Texas
• Matt Slappey Georgia
• Marvin Slovacek, Utah
• Bill White, Sr., Ohio

To be considered a member of the brokerage firm’s “Multi-Million Dollar Club,” brokers had to secure more than $2 million in transactions in 2017. The welcomed members are as follows:

• Dan Bauer – Minnesota
• Scott Belden – Missouri
• Ron Buck – North Carolina
• Bruce Burns – New Mexico
• Dan Carelli – Florida
• Russell Cohen – Florida
• Daz Connell – New Jersey
• Linn Crader – Oregon
• Darrel Damhof – Minnesota
• Celine Dufresne – Florida
• Jim Dunmire – Florida
• Judy Elrod – Washington
• Teresa Farrell – Oregon
• Andy Fischer – Florida
• Shannon Foust – Ohio
• Dan Gore – Florida
• John Holland – California
• Bill Ilgenfritz – W. Pennsylvania
• Tiffany Kert – Ohio
• Peggy Kragh – Montana
• Rick Kunze – Minnesota
• Paul Lapidus – Florida
• Art Lennig – Georgia
• Mike Metzger – Virginia
• Russell Miller – New Jersey
• Gokul Padmanabhan – Florida
• Edwin Pena – Florida
• Ken Pokorny –Texas
• Tony Samples – Georgia
• Gordon Schofield – Canada
• Dexter Sherman – Montana
• Matt Slappey – Georgia
• Marvin Slovacek – Utah
• Bill White, Sr. – Ohio

“It’s great to see the franchisees all in one place, further developing their skills,” said Coba,. “The teamwork, expertise, and willingness to help others in this franchise network is unlike any other I’ve been a part of and I’m proud to lead an organization with such integrity and professionalism. As a brand, we’re energized and look forward to what’s to come.”

Offering entrepreneurs both regional developer and unit franchisee operating models, the Murphy Business home office supports both groups and their agents with extensive training, along with initial and ongoing marketing efforts that help Murphy Business owners to focus on the most important part of their business – spending more time with their clients.

For more information on Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC, please visit www.murphybusiness.com

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLCClearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including being recognized as one of Franchise Business Review ‘s Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award Winners for ten consecutive years.

 

 

July 2017 | Franchising.com

 

Nation’s Premier Business Brokerage Firm Opens New Office to Meet Regional Demand

 

ST. LOUIS – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC (MB&FC), North America’s leading, full-service business brokerage firm with more than 180 offices in the United States and Canada, recently announced the opening of an office serving Central St. Louis. A full range of services and support are now available to local business owners seeking professional brokerage counsel.

 

Andrew Spann and Larry Niemann, owners of Murphy Business of St. Louis – Central, opened the new office to provide one of the country’s most comprehensive business brokerage services to the region. The office will support entrepreneurs with professional services to aid in the sale of their businesses, including valuations and assistance in finding financing for qualified buyers.

 

“Earning our clients’ trust is our number one priority,” said Spann, who specialized in assisting with M&A and valuations as vice president at A.G. Edwards & Sons. “I think my favorite part of the work we do is assisting business owners with some of life’s most important decisions and to help them close on a deal they can feel good about.”

 

Prior to his work with MB&FC, Spann served as CEO at several building service and staffing companies in addition to co-founding Mount Carmel Communities, a local nursing home development and management company. Before opening the St. Louis Murphy Business office, Niemann, with his background rooted in accounting and finance, was a CFO at several insurance companies and a manufacturing company. Together, the two are ready to bring a wide range of business brokerage services to the area.

 

“I’ve been on both sides of the negotiation table,” said Niemann, who has advised multiple acquisitions prior to his work with MB&FC. “Owning a commercial window cleaning company has given me a unique perspective to bring to my clients. Buying or selling a business can be an emotional process, and Andrew and I look forward to making it as easy as possible for buyers and sellers in the region.”

 

Spann and Niemann see an increase in demand for business brokerage services in today’s marketplace. Over the past 12 months, they have seen a national and local increase in the number and the price of businesses sold and the industry expects the upward trend to continue through 2017.

 

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC

Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award-Winner 9 consecutive years according to Franchise Business Review.

May 2017 | Franchising.com

 

 

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC Recognizes Best of the Best

 

Names “Top Producers,” “Multi-Million Dollar Club” Members

 

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC (MB&FC), North America’s largest full-service business brokerage firm, recently hosted its annual conference where the brand announced its 2016 “Top Producers” and welcomed new members to the exclusive “Multi-Million Dollar Club.” With more than 170 franchise units in the United States and Canada, MB&FC organizes a conference each year to reflect on the past year and honor achievements met by members of the network.

 

Themed “Game Changers; Leading the Industry,” this year’s conference was held at the TradeWinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach and featured educational courses to assist attendees with overall business brokerage, goal setting and more.

 

“On behalf of the entire company, I would like to congratulate all of our award winners for the overall incredible results they have achieved in 2016,” said Tom Coba, CEO of MB&FC. “I’d also like to thank our entire franchise network for continuing to uphold the highest level of client service year after year.”

 

The coveted “Top Producers” award was presented to members of the MB&FC network that provided top-notch client service and closed high-priced deals. The honorees, their regions and number of years they have received the “Top Producer” award are listed below:

 

First Year

 – Daz Connell – New Jersey

 

Second Year

 – Gokul Padmanabhan – Florida

 – Ron Buck – North Carolina

 – Dan Bauer – Minnesota

 – Mike Kendall – Missouri

 – John Kraft – Florida

 – Douglas Batts –Texas

 

Third Year

 – Jim Dunmire – Florida

 – Celine Defresne – Florida

 – Ray LeBlanc – Missouri

 – Rey Gonzales – South Dakota

 

 Fourth Year

 – Russell Cohen – Florida

 – William White, Sr. – Ohio

 

Sixth Year

 – Matt Slappey – Georgia

 – Bruce Burns – New Mexico

 

To be considered a member of the brokerage firm’s “Multi-Million Dollar Club,” brokers had to secure more than $2 million in transactions in 2016.

 

The welcomed members are as follows:

 

 – Douglas Batts –Texas

 – Dan Bauer – Minnesota

 – Denis Berger – Florida

 – Calvin Breske – South Dakota

 – Ron Buck – North Carolina

 – Bruce Burns – New Mexico

 – Michael Carrozza – Ohio

 – Russell Cohen – Florida

 – Daz Connell – New Jersey

 – Celine Defresne – Florida

 – Jim Dunmire – Florida

 – Judy Elrod – Washington

 – Teresa Farrell – Oregon

 – Andres Fischer – Florida

 – Rey Gonzales – South Dakota

 – Richard Halterman – Virginia

 – Sandra Harvey – Ontario

 – John Hayes – New Jersey

 – Mike Kendall – Missiouri

 – John Kraft – Florida

 – Peggy Kragh – Montana

 – Ray LeBlanc – Missiouri

 – Russell Miller – New Jersey

 – Gokul Padmanabhan – Florida

 –  Ken Pokorny –Texas

 – Gordon Schofield – Ontario

 – Matt Slappey – Georgia

 – Marvin Slovacek – Utah

 – Brad Sturn – North Dakota

 – Geary Welch – Oklahoma

 – William White, Sr. – Ohio

 

“This was the first conference I’ve attended with Murphy Business,” said Coba, who was selected to lead the business brokerage firm in March of this year. “The teamwork, expertise and willingness to help others in this franchise network is unlike any other I’ve been a part of and I’m proud to lead an organization with such integrity and professionalism. As a network, we’re energized and look forward to what’s to come.”

 

Offering entrepreneurs both regional developer and unit franchisee operating models, the Murphy Business home office supports both groups and their agents with extensive training, along with initial and ongoing marketing efforts that help Murphy Business owners to focus on the most important part of their business – spending more time with their clients.

 

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC

Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award-Winner 9 consecutive years according to Franchise Business Review.

 

Nation’s Premier Business Brokerage Firm Opens New Office to Meet Regional Demand

 

April 2017 | Franchise Harbor

 

TOWSON, Md. – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC, North America’s leading, full-service business brokerage firm with more than 180 offices in the United States and Canada, recently announced the opening of an office serving Greater Baltimore. A full range of services and support are now available to local business owners seeking professional brokerage counsel.

Justin Sandridge, owner of Murphy Business of East Baltimore, has opened the new office to provide one of the country’s most comprehensive business brokerage services to the region. The office will support entrepreneurs with
professional services to aid in the sale of their businesses, including valuations and assistance in finding financing for qualified buyers.

“I’ve lived and worked in Baltimore for my entire life,” said Sandridge, who worked as a Sergeant at the Baltimore County Police Department for more than 20 years. “There’s a high demand for business brokerage services here and I can’t wait to assist other entrepreneurs in taking a significant step toward achieving their dreams.”

Prior to opening Murphy Business of East Baltimore, Sandridge owned a security business for five years while also working for the Baltimore County Police Department. Throughout the process of selling his company, Justin honed his business transaction skills and emerged with a newfound appreciation for business brokerage.

Sandridge sees an increase in demand for business brokerage services in today’s marketplace since a growing pool of qualified buyers is emerging as unemployment continues at its current rate and instability within corporate environments remains persistent. Over the past 12 months, Sandridge has seen a national and local increase in the number and the price of businesses sold and the industry expects the upward trend to continue through 2017.

 

To learn more about Murphy Business of East Baltimore and its unique collection of business brokerage services, visit www.Murphybusines.com or contact Justin Sandridge directly at 410-558-6365.

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC

Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award-Winner 9 consecutive years according to Franchise Business Review.

March 2017 | Magicvalley.com

 

KETCHUM — Neil Bradshaw of Ketchum has opened a new office in Ketchum for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation.

 

The brokerage firm has more than 180 offices in the U.S. and Canada. The new office serves southern Idaho and offers services and support for local business owners seeking professional brokerage counsel. The office aid in the sale of their businesses, including valuations and assistance in finding financing for qualified buyers.

 

“There’s a high demand for business brokerage services throughout Idaho,” Bradshaw said in a statement. “Too many small business owners don’t have an exit strategy or an accurate estimate of how much their business is worth.” Bradshaw has more than 25 years of business and financial experience.

March 2017 | By Liz Robinson

 

Accomplished Franchise Industry Leader Appointed to Head North America’s Top Business Brokerage Company

 

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Murphy Business & Financial Corporation (MB&FC), North America’s leading, full-service business brokerage firm, today announced the appointment of Tom Coba as its new CEO. In this role, Coba, who has 30-plus years of franchise industry experience with the majority of them in top executive roles, leads MB&FC’s strategic growth, franchisee support, marketing programs and development of brokerage services.
 

The move comes three months following the mournful passing of Roger Murphy, founder, president and CEO of MB&FC, and a pioneering force in the business brokerage industry. Coba is carrying on the company’s rich tradition in the brokerage field.

 

“This was an incredibly important decision, and we couldn’t have made a more solid choice for the role of CEO,” said Mason Myers, acting CEO and principal of Greybull Stewardship, which first invested in MB&FC in 2014 and is now the majority owner of the company. “Tom’s experience in leading, building excellent organizations to serve franchisees, and creating significant value in franchise brands is an asset to the MB&FC family and we’re excited about what the future holds for us.”

 

Coba is committed to serving Murphy brokers effectively, and can draw upon many experiences building organizations to do just that. Most recently, Coba has consulted with a collection of mid-size franchise brands advising them on strategic growth through the development of company leadership, strategy, and capital investments. This included structuring mergers and acquisitions and consistently assessing key business valuation metrics.

 

Previously, Coba also held key leadership roles in growing global and national category leading franchise brands on a variety of levels, including mergers and acquisitions. Most notably, Coba was President and CEO of ServiceMaster Franchise Services Group, which included five nationally recognizable brands in commercial and residential services. He also held top leadership positions with Dunkin’ Brands and Subway. In his 20 years with Dunkin’ Brands, Coba managed large franchise territories and, as vice president, played a key role in better integrating the Baskin Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts brands. Coba joined Subway in 2004 as Chief Operating Officer where he worked with Development Agents and franchisees to help the brand grow to 37,000 stores and nearly double its revenue with marketing initiatives such as launching the famous “$5 FootLong.”

 

“There is no doubt that Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is the market leader. I am honored to be appointed to the role and clearly recognize the responsibility I now have to lead,” said Coba, whose experience with ServiceMaster included structuring a successful initial public offering (IPO). “Together with the corporate office team and our talented franchisees and regional developers we will be focused on insuring all business strategies are effectively implemented to maximize profitability and create value for all stakeholders.”

 

With more than 180 offices in the United States and Canada, Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is North America’s leading, full-service business brokerage firm. Offering entrepreneurs both regional developer and unit franchisee operating models, the Murphy Business home office supports both groups and their agents with extensive training, along with initial and ongoing marketing efforts that leave Murphy Business owners to focus on the most important part of their business – spending more time with their clients.

 

For more information about Murphy Business & Financial Corporation and available franchise opportunities, please visit: www.murphyfranchise.com.

 

About Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC

Clearwater, Florida-based Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC is a full-service business brokerage firm facilitating business sales, purchases, consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Closing deals at a higher ratio than the business brokerage industry average, several accolades have been bestowed upon the company including being recognized as one of Franchise Business Review ‘s Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award Winners for ten consecutive years.

 

About Greybull Stewardship

Greybull Stewardship exists to provide business owners and management teams an ideal equity investor, co-owner, and steward of their business. Greybull’s evergreen fund structure and flexible investment horizon is designed to align with the objectives of portfolio company co-owners and management. Greybull was founded in 2010 and has a portfolio of eight companies in software, education, franchising, and food and makes minority and control investments in growing, profitable companies in the lower middle market with between $1 to $3 million in free cash flow. For more information visit: http://greybullstewardship.com.