Success Franchise Advisors

Meet the Team.

Real-world franchise experience, honest guidance, and people who tell you what you need to hear — not what a sales pitch wants you to hear.

Marc Stephens, Founder & CEO
Marc Stephens
Founder & CEO

Marc has spent more than 25 years in franchising — building and leading consulting organizations, helping grow one of the industry's largest broker networks, and training hundreds of franchise professionals. Today he leads SFA by pairing decades of real-world experience with better technology, better information, and straightforward advice.

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Brandi Slaughter, VP & Senior Advisor
Brandi Slaughter
VP & Senior Advisor

Brandi has spent the past decade helping aspiring entrepreneurs take control of their futures through franchise ownership, matching them with the right opportunities through personalized support. A former franchise owner and healthcare executive, she brings practical, real-world guidance to every client she works with.

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Fran, AI Franchise Advisor
Fran
AI Franchise Advisor

Fran is SFA's AI franchise advisor, available to clients and advisors 24/7. She helps you explore opportunities, compare brands, break down the numbers, and answer the questions that matter — at your own pace, any time of day.

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Rosalynn White, Senior Advisor & Director of Mentoring
Rosalynn White
Senior Advisor & Director of Mentoring

Rosalynn brings more than 15 years of sales, management and training experience from corporate America to her work helping people change their lives through entrepreneurship. She leads SFA's mentoring efforts and believes a successful financial legacy starts with family.

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Kim Merrill, Senior Advisor & Director of Compliance Services
Kim Merrill
Senior Advisor & Director of Compliance Services

Kim began her franchising journey in 2017 as a Contracts Manager for Planet Fitness and discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurs grow. A Certified Franchise Executive with the IFA, she now leads SFA's compliance services and guides clients at every stage of franchise ownership.

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Dylan Cook, Senior Advisor & Franchise Resale Specialist
Dylan Cook
Senior Advisor & Franchise Resale Specialist

Dylan is a franchise consultant dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned investors discover the right opportunity to achieve their goals. He co-founded and successfully franchised a junk removal business in under four years, giving him firsthand insight into building a thriving enterprise.

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Steve Roscioli, Senior Advisor & M&A Specialist
Steve Roscioli
Senior Advisor & M&A Specialist

Steve has a proven track record of turning ideas into thriving franchise businesses, including transforming Junk U from a local startup into a franchise powerhouse. A former franchisor turned consultant, he helps buyers and sellers navigate acquisitions with precision and expertise.

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