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title: "Charlie Bever"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2411045b-7a22-46e6-9a17-22318d50cb82
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/2023s-top-franchise-brokers-charlie-bever-2723185
category: "Suppliers"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Suppliers"
published: 2023-08-21T14:09:56.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:07:11.380Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/6e82522e824f7495374ba185d0041d4d8036.jpg
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# Charlie Bever

**TL;DR:** Charlie Bever, a broker, shares his experience and advice for franchisors and aspiring entrepreneurs in the franchising industry. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with advisors and considering long-term goals, including an exit strategy.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2023-08-21. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/2023s-top-franchise-brokers-charlie-bever-2723185).*

## Story

1851 Franchise asked Bever about his experience as a broker, what makes him successful and some strategies franchisors can use to cast their net wide in the search for great franchisees this year.

For aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to break into the world of franchising, Bever has some sound advice for those in the early stages.

“Surround yourself with advisors and mentors who can help you through the discovery process,” said Bever.

He also believes it’s important to consider your long-term goals before making your initial investment.

“Think about your exit strategy first,” Bever suggested. “Where do you see yourself once the franchise agreement ends?”

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- exit strategy (topic)
- franchise broker (topic)
- franchising advice (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/2023s-top-franchise-brokers-charlie-bever-2723185). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2411045b-7a22-46e6-9a17-22318d50cb82).