Advisors

The advisors behind the LFC experience.

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

Andres Sanchez

Chairman, Latino Franchise Council

Houston, Texas

Business consulting, lending, and international finance experience focused on helping buyers think clearly about ownership structure and long-term fit.

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Obed Hernandez

Co-Chair, Latino Franchise Council

Alabama

Franchise development leader with two decades of experience helping brands grow and helping buyers understand what strong support really looks like.

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Adam Valdez

Franchise Consultant

Utah

Helps first-time buyers compare ownership models, capital requirements, and day-to-day fit before they commit.

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Alain Gonzalez

Franchise Consultant

Florida

Focused on clear education, disciplined evaluation, and practical next steps for buyers exploring business ownership.

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Barbara Andrievk-Ruiz

Franchise Consultant

Texas

Helps buyers narrow opportunities around personal goals, lifestyle fit, and investment readiness.

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Gabriel Arechiga

Franchise Consultant

California

Business brokerage and acquisition experience that helps buyers evaluate ownership with more precision and less guesswork.

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Jorge Oquendo

Franchise Consultant

Florida

Helps buyers organize their search, ask better questions, and evaluate franchise opportunities with more confidence.

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Laura Olguin

Franchise Consultant & Operator

California

Longtime operator with restaurant, real estate, and franchising experience, including decades of firsthand ownership perspective.

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Leon Reffreger

Franchise Consultant

Illinois

Helps entrepreneurs compare brands, understand support systems, and move through due diligence with more clarity.

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Leonor Clavijo

Franchise Consultant

North Carolina

Brings a community-first perspective that helps first-time buyers move at the right pace and ask sharper questions.

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Maddie Corza

Franchise Consultant

Texas

Guides buyers through discovery, brand comparison, and the personal questions that shape a strong ownership fit.

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Ozzie Grupenmager

Franchise Consultant

Florida

Brings a calm, relationship-driven approach to early education, brand conversations, and long-term ownership planning.

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Ricardo Peguero

Franchise Consultant

Dominican Republic / Canada

Supports buyers who want clear structure, thoughtful education, and a trusted sounding board as they evaluate ownership.

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Roberto Gentile

Franchise Consultant

Florida

Helps entrepreneurs translate interest into a practical plan, from first questions through brand evaluation.

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Victor Clavijo

Franchise Consultant

Colombia

Helps Latino entrepreneurs explore franchise ownership through a steady, education-first process.

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