Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Issue I, 2014 | Page 50

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worked so well for us that we did it
two more times,” says Simon. Today,
the partners operate a single, moneygenerating Smoothie King and are
looking to expand.
But wait, there’s more for the busy
entrepreneur. He’s also become involved with T-Mobile. Although TMobile is not technically a franchise
brand, he says it operates much like
one and fits into his portfolio perfectly.
After opening 11 T-Mobile stores in
Atlanta, Simon recently merged with
fellow T-Mobile Premium Retailer
Lou Provost. “We now have 20 stores
in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama
with plans to expand into Florida in
2014,” he says.
The Simon and Thomas partner-

“I love
what I am doing
and have no
plans to exit in
the foreseeable
future.”
ship has gone so well that the partners
formed LSGF Management in 2012
to house all their franchise brands
and other businesses. “Forming this
company just made it easier for us
to manage and oversee all the things
we were involved in,” he says. “Greg

and I share the same entrepreneurial
sprit and values, but our skills and
strengths are different and complement each other, allowing each of us
to focus on what we do best, and the
company benefits.”
For now, Simon is busy overseeing three brands with 60 locations
in four states and says there’s more
growth on the way. He just celebrated
his 20th ye \