Greek American Franchise Council

Your American Dream Doesn't Have to Start From Scratch.

Build a business. Build generational wealth. Build it together.

Trusted advisors helping Greek American entrepreneurs, professionals, and families explore franchise ownership with clarity and confidence.

Guidance tailored to your goals.

400+ Franchise brands Access to 400+ franchise brands across every industry.
1 Guidance path Guidance tailored to your goals for clearer family decisions.
1 National network Connected to trusted advisors across the Americas.

“Business ownership can change a family’s future. We’re here to help you make that decision with confidence.”

Why GAFC exists

Greek American entrepreneurs deserve a place that respects family, ambition, and community.

GAFC helps buyers ask sharper questions, compare opportunities with more confidence, and explore ownership through a process that feels informed, trusted, and human.

Education first

Start with the fundamentals, understand the tradeoffs, and learn what a strong opportunity really looks like before you commit.

Culturally aware guidance

Conversations can include couples, parents, and families evaluating ownership together.

Advisor-led support

Experienced franchise professionals help buyers compare brands, financing paths, timelines, and ownership models without sounding like a sales funnel.

"This is about more than buying a business. It is about building stability, pride, and possibility for the family."

Not just business ownership. Stability, pride, and possibility for the family.

Who we help

Support shaped around real ownership journeys.

01

First business buyers

Professionals and aspiring owners exploring business ownership for the first time, often while balancing work and family obligations.

02

Corporate transitioners

Buyers leaving a career track and looking for a structured path into ownership without losing financial clarity.

03

Family decision-makers

Families evaluating franchise ownership together and thinking about long-term wealth, flexibility, and legacy.

04

Growth-minded operators

Owners comparing expansion, multi-unit growth, or a more scalable operating model.

Franchise ownership journey

One memorable path from first discovery to long-term growth.

See how GAFC can guide each stage of the ownership journey.

01 Discover

Define your goals, family priorities, and ownership fit.

02 Compare

Review categories, brands, and investment levels with more clarity.

03 Validate

Pressure-test the economics, support, and day-to-day realities.

04 Launch

Move forward with financing, timing, and support in place.

05 Grow

Turn one informed decision into stability, pride, and long-term wealth.

Meet the people who will guide your journey

Meet the Advisors Guiding Prospective Owners.

Private conversations. Real operating and franchise perspective for buyers who want substance.

Meet the Advisors
Michael Stavrinakis portrait

Chair, Greek American Franchise Council

Michael Stavrinakis

Charleston, South Carolina

Michael Stavrinakis, located in Charleston, South Carolina, offers franchise consulting across North America.

Joanna Chanis portrait

Council Advisor

Joanna Chanis

Massachusetts

Joanna Chanis helps aspiring business owners explore franchise opportunities that align with their goals, experience, lifestyle, and investment comfort level.

Dean Savakis portrait

Council Advisor

Dean Savakis

Tampa, Florida

Dean Savakis helps investors and entrepreneurs evaluate, acquire, and scale franchise opportunities using a data-driven, strategic approach.

Representative ownership stories

Ownership becomes clearer through real examples.

See More Journeys
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Carlos

Former operations manager

Owns 3 locations today

Started by comparing service brands that fit his leadership background, family schedule, and long-term income goals.

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Maria & Luis

Family-owned business

First-time franchisees

Needed trusted guidance, financing clarity, and a process that allowed both spouses to evaluate the move together.

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Elena

Corporate transitioner

Moved from paycheck to ownership path

Used GAFC guidance to narrow categories, understand diligence, and choose a business that matched her timeline and values.

National organization, local understanding

Built to serve as a digital headquarters for Greek American entrepreneurship.

400+ Franchise Brands
GAFC Trusted Advisors
Nationwide Advisor Network
Education Before Sales

Ready for a real conversation?

Speak with someone who understands the journey, not just the jargon.

Start with a private consultation, ask the questions that matter most, and explore ownership with more confidence and less noise.

Built for serious buyers and families.