Steve Belko - Franchise Consultant

Arizona

There is nothing more satisfying than catching up with the 100’s of clients that I’ve placed in a franchise business and hearing the stories about how their lives have changed for the better as business owners. Whether it’s being able to coach their kids little league team, take spectacular vacations or upgrade their living situation – they are living the American Dream!

I’ll listen and provide best-fit franchise concepts to my clients. I do my homework to make sure that I understand the franchise landscape, uncovering the best in class franchise opportunities available.

Steve Belko has 30+ years of business experience including franchise ownership and franchise development. Mr. Belko graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. In addition he has taken many postgraduate courses in business management, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Following his undergraduate studies, Mr. Belko jumped on an airplane and landed in Long Beach, CA where he worked for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing in a management-training program. He quickly ascended up the ranks of management until he became a General Manager at 28 years old leading teams of 500+ employees responsible for assembly of production aircraft.

At the age of 33 he moved on to Gulfstream Aerospace where he ran the Gulfstream facility in Long Beach, CA . As the Vice President and General Manager, he had P&L responsibility for the $100 Million Business Aircraft Completion Facility. Here he had the opportunity to meet and provide aircraft support services to entertainment and business leaders including Steve Jobs, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Mark Cuban and Steve Wynn to name a few.

Mr. Belko decided that he wanted a work/life balance and entered business ownership as a franchisee with Econo Lube N’ Tune / Meineke Car Care Centers. He was a four-store owner providing automotive repair services. While owner of a successful franchise business in Southern California he was able to spend time with his wife and two children, coaching their hockey, baseball and soccer teams. Work/Life balance was important to him and he wanted to make sure that he did not miss his children growing up. He also owned several other business over the years.

Mr. Belko entered the world of franchise development ten years ago as Franchise Development Director with Driven Brands and Roark Capital Group. Driven Brands is the largest automotive franchise entity and owner of MAACO, CARSTAR, Meineke, 1-800- Radiator, Take 5 Oil Change, Drive N’ Style. Roark Capital Group focuses on industries including food and restaurant, specialty retail, health and wellness, retail healthcare, environmental services, business services, and education. They are owners of 50+ brands including Anytime Fitness, Arby’s, Batteries Plus, Carl’s Jr., Cinnabon, Jimmy John’s, Orange Theory and Seattle’s Best Coffee. It was here that Mr. Belko began assisting others in realizing their dreams of business ownership.

From understanding what people are going through in their corporate careers, to growing multiple brands and working with individuals interested in becoming business owners, Mr. Belko brings a significant amount of experience to the table.

Mr. Belko has put Nicole and Steven through college and is an empty nester with his wife Mari in Phoenix, AZ. Today he is 100% dedicated to helping people achieve their dreams of a better life and he’ll work whatever hours it takes to make it happen.

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