“CAFE has helped us work through a number of family-related business issues. A partnership with four siblings can be difficult, especially when my brothers report to me as President, but I also report to them as shareholders. Being able to talk through issues that are unique to family businesses in my CAFE Personal Advisory Group (PAG) has really helped me realize that you have to separate the two, and once you draw that line things are much easier to work through.”

CAFE will also play a significant role for the Flanagans when it comes time to transition the business to a third generation. “CAFE has already helped by providing invaluable preliminary succession planning. We would love to see the business our father started carry on into our third generation, and we know from personal experience that part of our continued success will rely on a solid succession plan. We will absolutely be looking to CAFE for support and guidance throughout the process.”

Flanagans Foodservice - Food/Beverage Services Industry