Hi, I’m Steven Wolfson
I’m not just another franchise consultant who studied franchising from textbooks and teachers.
I learnt about franchising the hard way. I’ve been a franchisee, master franchisee, and International Franchise Director for many franchise organizations.
Over the past 40 years, I’ve worked with global brands like Subway, Pizza Hut, Spartan, B-Fresh & Erroca, while also helping local entrepreneurs turn their businesses into national and international success stories.
What I Learned As a Member of Subway’s Global Expansion Team
In my 40s, I had the privilege to be on Subway’s international development team. For 9 years I served as Area Development Manager for Sweden, Finland, Israel and South Africa.
From Subway’s founder, Fred DeLuca (RIP), I learned that global brands are built, not born – and that one of the biggest keys to success is the financial and business education given to franchisees.
At Subway, we didn’t only teach our franchisees how to make great subs and salads.
We also taught them how to manage their numbers and finances.
During my time with Subway (first as a franchisee and later as a country developer), I saw the brand grow from 8,000 to 32,000 stores in more than 90 countries.
Subway later became the largest QSR franchise in the world, reaching over 44,000 locations in more than 110 countries.
Brands I work with (or have worked with in the past)
Attention Business Owners...
Hear What Stefan Mandachi Says
Stefan is a good friend and client of mine, who is one of Romania’s most successful brand builders and entrepreneurs.
Stefan Mandachi built Spartan from a single location into the largest local Romanian QSR brand in the country.
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Testimonials:
Nicos Mesolongitis - Founder OJO Sunglasses
I have known Steven Wolfson since 2010. During these past 15 years, Steven has been my personal franchise mentor, having assisted me in navigating many challenges along the way. Steven’s guidance has no doubt contributed greatly towards OJO Sunglasses becoming the largest and most relevant Sunglasses brand in Cyprus, with many more stores now open in other countries in Europe as well. It is no wonder that Steven Wolfson is regarded as one of the world’s leading franchise mentors, and I highly recommend his services and knowledge.
Dina Grigoreva Kanis - Founder ReBloom Face Massage Studio
Thank you once again for the opportunity to take part in your course, it has already provided me with valuable insights and inspiration and already helping me to look at franchising from a more strategic perspective.
I’m especially grateful for your generous offer to have a Zoom call afterwards. It means a lot to have the chance to discuss my ideas and plans with someone who has such a wealth of experience.
