Advisors

The advisors behind the GAFC experience.

These are the people helping buyers ask better questions, evaluate brands more carefully, and move forward with informed support.

Michael Stavrinakis

Chair, Greek American Franchise Council

Charleston, South Carolina

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

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Joanna Chanis

Council Advisor

Massachusetts

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

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Dean Savakis

Council Advisor

Tampa, Florida

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

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Paul Karasaridis

Council Advisor

Paul Karasaridis provides thoughtful, results-focused franchise consulting to help clients confidently pursue business ownership.

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Nick Neonakis

Council Advisor

Nick Neonakis helps future business owners pursue independence through business ownership with a perspective shaped by family, hard work, and long-term vision.

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Pete Neonakis

Council Advisor

Pete Neonakis brings communication design and brand-building experience shaped by agency work, studio leadership, and strategic creative execution.

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