Steve Olson

Steve Olson, CFE is former President of Franchise Update Media Group, an industry resource that services the multi-billion dollar franchise business. As a successful independent business owner, franchisee, franchisor and consultant, Olson has helped jumpstart more than 50 emerging and established national brands. Steve entered franchising in 1980 as co-owner of a multi-unit franchise in Houston, and was awarded Franchisee of the Year. A frequent columnist and speaker on small business, Steve authored “Grow to Greatness: How to Build A World-Class Franchise System Faster,” an industry best-seller and Amazon #1 best-seller in the retail business and franchising categories. Olson is quoted by national and local media as a resource for small businesses and franchising, including The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money Magazine, Financial Times, The Street, NPR, Orange County Register, Seattle Times and other metropolitan newspapers and TV.