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Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC Welcomes St. Louis Office

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.

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC Recognizes Best of the Best

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.

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Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC Welcomes East Baltimore Office

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.

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Bradshaw Opens Business Brokerage Firm

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.

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC Names Tom Coba as New CEO

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.

Murphy Business Opens Office in Butte

Montana Standard | February 2017

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC recently announced the opening of a new office in Butte servicing Lewis and Clark and Silver Bow counties as well as eight surrounding counties in Montana.

John Maslanik, the new representative, has located the office at 2017 Harrison Ave., #371, phone 406-926-1996; hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The new 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.

Maslanik started his business career while attending the University of Wyoming when he founded a plumbing wholesale company in Laramie. He grew the company from one location with one employee to four locations and a staff of 20 spanning two states prior to selling the business. This transaction introduced him to the process involved in selling a business. Since then he has helped a mining company divest its claims, negotiated the sale of telecom leases for a family holding company and analyzed the value of numerous publicly-held companies in his role as a principal of a registered investment management firm.

Details: j.maslanik@murphybusiness.com or visit http://johnmaslanikmurphy.com

Murphy Business and Financial Corporation Reaches New Heights On Entrepreneur Magazine’s 38th Annual Franchise 500 List

Franchise Mall | January 2017

Murphy Business and Financial Corporation reported today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 rundown, considered the world's initially, best and most complete establishment positioning. Murphy Business and Financial Corporation has been evaluated number two in the Business Brokerages area inside the "Business Services" class.

The prestigious honor approves the advance the organization has made in the previous year bringing the aggregate to 300 or more areas to groups all through the United States and Canada.

"We are regarded to get this positioning," said Sandee Devine, VP of establishment improvement at Murphy Business and Financial Corporation. "We anticipate expanding upon this development in 2017, as we frame new
connections, venture into new markets, and offer our current franchisees proceeded with support."

The key calculates that go Entrepreneur's assessment incorporate expenses and charges, size and development, bolster, mark quality, and monetary quality and soundness. All establishments are given a combined score in light of more than 150 information focuses, and the 500 establishments with the most astounding aggregate scores turn into the Franchise 500 in positioning request.

"We invest months assembling and crunching information keeping in mind the end goal to create the Franchise 500 positioning. We're glad for the outcome and the way it keeps on being an asset for the establishment group," says Jason Feifer, proofreader in head of Entrepreneur. "Like each industry, diversifying is constantly developing and should insightfully respond to new innovations and buyer requests. We know it takes a great deal to remain focused, and are eager to commend those that do it best."

Murphy Business and Financial Corporation is North America's driving, fullbenefit business financier firm with workplaces in both the United States and Canada. Offering business visionaries both provincial designer and unit franchisee working models, the Murphy Business home office underpins both gatherings and their specialists with broad preparing, alongside introductory and progressing advertising endeavors that leave Murphy Business proprietors to concentrate on the most essential piece of their business "" investing more energy with their customers.

Entrepreneurially energetic people keen on owning a Murphy Business and Financial Corporation establishment ought to be able to contribute $50-60,000, which incorporates working capital and a common establishment charge of $35,000 in addition to the primary year of advertising. Moreover, Murphy Business and Financial Corporation is a glad accomplice of the VetFran program. Endorsed competitors get $5,000 off of the aggregate establishment expense. Perfect establishment applicants are previous entrepreneurs or C-level officials between the ages of 35 and 75.

"With a specific end goal to mirror the advancing business world everywhere, we at Entrepreneur keep on evolving our yearly positioning, as well," says Ryan Shea, leader of Entrepreneur. "We've grown better approaches to gauge and examine our gathered information as new basic information focuses become possibly the most important factor. We consider related components, for example, online networking nearness and financing accessibility, which have turned out to be progressively imperative in today's economy. The outcome is a more total and important Franchise 500 that can fill in as a profitable asset for our perusers."

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Know the Road to Business Ownership Before Starting Out

Inside Business | By Frank Chebalo

Making the transition to business ownership can be daunting, especially if your options are unclear.

Think of business ownership as a destination on a map with multiple routes ultimately leading to the same end location, but all differing in accessibility, arrival time, cost and other factors.

Below are several pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs to consider before embarking on their journeys.

Start your own

Starting one from scratch is typically the first – or only – option people picture when they think of business ownership. Starting your own business has a variety of benefits – including having the ability to oversee all decisions made and steer the company’s direction.

It’s no question the freedom and responsibility of launching a business is attractive. However, it’s also important to be mindful of the statistics when it comes to launching a startup. With only a 15 percent success rate, risk assessment is necessary, but if done correctly, and with proper assistance, starting a business has the potential to be a rewarding route.

Buy into a franchise

Researching alternative options is a necessary step in the decision-making process, and if the risk of starting your own business seems too high, franchising is worth looking into. On this path, you buy into a model so it’s essential to do your due diligence to find a reliable and supportive franchiser.

When franchising with a reputable brand, the success rate increases to 90 percent. A credible model can offer systems and processes to help with the opening of a business including marketing programs, training, staffing assistance.

While franchising is sometimes criticized for lack of freedom or creative control, many in favor of franchising argue that the success rate is reason alone to buy into a model within an industry that interests you and that as an owner, you still have control over many aspects of your business.

Acquire a business

Buying a company is another option to consider. If inexperienced, you may want to consult a business broker who can provide knowledgeable insight on price values for the current market and ultimately weed out the opportunities that aren’t worth investing in.

Existing businesses already have an established track record of cash flow, as well as marketing plans and procedures that are in place. Oftentimes, these businesses have an established clientele and loyal employees as well, but can come at a greater cost to the buyer.

Frank Chebalo owns the Virginia Beach Murphy Business & Financial Corporation office, supporting entrepreneurs with purchases, valuations, and mergers and acquisitions. Contact him at f.chebalo@murphybusiness.com.

International Business Brokers Association Membership Elects Russ Bieber to Board of Directors

Franchising.com | December 2016

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) announced today the election of Russ Bieber, Vice President of Sales and Training at Murphy Business & Financial Services, to its prestigious board of directors. The IBBA is the largest international nonprofit association established for professionals and firms operating in the business brokerage industry.

“I’m honored to join such esteemed professionals on the IBBA’s board,” said Bieber. “Many talented people have helped me throughout my career. I look forward to being that person for others and contributing to the development of our association and this industry.”

Through the professional development of its members, the IBBA seeks to increase awareness of the business brokering profession by offering educational seminars, professional designations, networking opportunities and more.

Bieber joined Murphy Business & Financial Corporation in 2012, having at that time 31 years of industry experience that included partnering in a mid-market size M&A boutique firm, managing a 12-person business brokerage firm in Tampa, Florida and owning and operating his own 10-person business brokerage firm for 14 years in Clearwater, Florida. Bieber now assists the Murphy Business franchise team by conducting training for new brokers, providing informational seminars for experienced brokers, managing four regional areas plus a franchise office for the company and supporting more than 180 Murphy Business franchisees across North America.

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is North America’s leading, full-service business brokerage firm with offices in both the United States and Canada. 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 on Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC, please visit www.murphybusiness.com

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Murphy Business & Financial Corporation LLC Welcomes Hampton Roads, Virginia Office

Franchising.com | November 2016

Nation’s Premier Business Brokerage Firm to Meet Demand in Southeast Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – 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 servicing Hampton Roads and surrounding communities in southeast Virginia. A full range of services and support are now available to local business owners seeking professional brokerage counsel.

Frank Chebalo, owner of Advanced Business Brokerage, has joined the Murphy Business franchise network to provide one of the state’s most comprehensive business brokerage services. The Virginia Beach Murphy Business office will support entrepreneurs with the sale of their businesses, purchases, valuations and mergers and acquisitions.

“Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is a reputable name that I’ve been familiar with since I started my business brokerage career,” said Chebalo. “I’ve been impressed with the company’s pace in the industry, growth and development and overall position it currently holds in the business brokerage space. Our team looks forward to meeting the visible demand in the area by being a trusted partner to business owners and interested buyers with the support of the Murphy Business brand.”

Prior to his work with Murphy Business, Chebalo held executive positions in the New York Times Company’s Broadcast division which was made up of nine television stations. His most recent broadcasting role was president and general manager of WTKR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia. His experience with financial and capital planning, management and strategic leadership in the broadcasting industry refined his business skills, leading Chebalo to realize a newfound appreciation for business negotiations and acquisitions. In 2007, Chebalo left the broadcasting sector to join Sunbelt Business Brokers of Hampton Roads as a senior business broker where he aided in the buying and selling of storefront businesses for clients. Upon his success as a senior business broker, Chebalo launched Advanced Business Brokerage where he and his team specialized in the sales and acquisitions of Main Street businesses. Today, Chebalo brings his team, expertise and extensive database of local clientele to join the Murphy Business network.

As he looks at today’s marketplace, Chebalo sees an increase in demand for business brokerage services – a growing pool of qualified buyers is emerging as unemployment continues at its current rate and instability within corporate environments remains persistent. Chebalo 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 2016. To learn more about the Virginia Beach Murphy Business office and its unique collection of business brokerage services, contact Frank Chebalo at f.chebalo@murphybusiness.com.

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