Advisors

The advisors behind the AAFC experience.

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

Dan Jenkins

Chair, African American Franchise Council

Texas

Dan Jenkins helps buyers evaluate franchise opportunities with practical guidance shaped by deep experience in business development, operations, and sales leadership.

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Brandon Appleby

Council Advisor

Georgia

Brandon Appleby helps buyers approach franchise ownership with leadership coaching, strategic perspective, and a disciplined process for evaluating long-term fit.

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Angel Canty

Council Advisor

Georgia

Angel Canty guides aspiring owners with thoughtful franchise advice grounded in entrepreneurship, personal conviction, and a clear understanding of bold transitions.

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Corey Dean

Council Advisor

Florida

Corey Dean helps buyers explore franchise ownership with practical guidance, informed questions, and a focus on opportunities that fit their goals.

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William Flippin Jr

Council Advisor

Georgia

William Flippin Jr helps buyers assess franchise opportunities with steady guidance, informed comparisons, and a practical view of long-term ownership potential.

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Tarence Kinsey

Council Advisor

Florida

Tarence Kinsey helps aspiring owners navigate franchise opportunities with disciplined guidance, clear education, and a focus on building successful businesses.

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Emma Jean-Philippe

Council Advisor

Florida

Emma Jean-Philippe helps aspiring owners evaluate franchise opportunities around goals, experience, lifestyle, and the kind of business they want to build.

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Janine Kempfer

Council Advisor

Colorado

Janine Kempfer helps buyers compare franchise opportunities through an operator's lens shaped by experience in ownership, operations, real estate, and finance.

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Shanda Lee

Council Advisor

North Carolina

Shanda Lee helps aspiring owners explore franchise opportunities with practical support, clear comparisons, and a process aligned with personal goals and lifestyle.

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Randolph Love

Council Advisor

Florida

Randolph Love helps buyers think through franchise ownership with financial perspective, long-term planning, and strategies built to protect and grow wealth.

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Michael Poe

Council Advisor

Sweden

Michael Poe brings global brand and leadership experience to buyers exploring franchise ownership, expansion, and long-term growth across international markets.

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Terence West

Council Advisor

North Carolina

Terence West helps aspiring owners pursue franchise ownership with disciplined coaching, trusted guidance, and a strong commitment to long-term confidence.

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