About Us
Your One-Stop Partner for Growth, Expansion & Operational Excellence
At Southbrook, we don’t just consult, we build, scale, and evolve businesses. Whether you’re a franchisor looking to expand, an entrepreneur ready to buy or sell, or a business owner facing growing pains, we’re the all-in-one partner walking that path with you.
Southbrook Business exists to empower entrepreneurs, franchisors, and investors through expert-led, customized solutions that drive real results.
Years of Combined Experience
Clients and Counting
Franchise Locations Opened
Investors in our database
Expertise, Excellence, Experience.
Ted Tsanas
President / CEO
Ted Tsanas
Involved with franchise and Real Estate developments, instrumental in developing and formulating relationships with key accounts and stakeholders easing the process of new and existing business engagement and sales development. Also, a licenced broker and ranked one of the top 25 performing commercial agents with RE/MAX COMMERCIAL PREMIER INC
Who We Are
Meet Our Team
At Southbrook Business, our expert consultants are passionate about helping franchises and businesses grow, right here in Toronto and beyond. With years of hands-on experience and deep insight into the local market, our team offers personalized, strategic support for every stage of your journey. Whether you’re a startup exploring franchising or an established business ready to scale, we tailor our approach to fit your unique goals. From market research to franchise development and growth strategy, we’re here to turn your vision into measurable results.
Let’s build something great together.
Joel Friedman
VP, Concept Development
Joel Friedman
A business development professional with extensive experience in the Franchise Industry. Joel has a track record of establishing and improving processes that result in a tremendous amount of success in sourcing, following-up and negotiating, revenue- generating new business initiatives. Extremely resourceful, manages by empowerment and strives to set and meet individual and team goals. Cultivates internal and external relationships through integrity, open and honest communication with a long-term focus on business results
Mila Kuzmicka
VP Brand Development Marketing & Advertising, Realtor
Mila Kuzmicka
Remax Premier Inc, Brokerage, B.A. English Literature, Licenced Paralegal LSUC, Professional Photographer with extensive knowledge In Marketing and Advertising campaigns Mila is an award-winning photographer who won several 1st Place Awards with Professional Photographers of Canada. She is a designer with a passion for how branding can apply across all consumer touchpoints. Her experience includes brands in the hospitality, consumer packaged goods, finance, automotive, fashion, and non-profit industries.
Melanie Correia
VP Systems Analyst
Melanie Correia
Dedicated, goal-oriented and results-driven, Melanie excels in Marketing Communications and Culinary Operations. Her experience ranges from tactical project planning, leadership, management of day-to-day operations, and B2B liaison. Melanie held various Managerial positions with prominent national brands like Shoeless Joe's, Wild Wing, East Side Mario's as well as Charitable Organizations.
Alex Fineberg
Director of Operations & Culinary, Executive Chef
Alex Fineberg
With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Alex has plied his trade with leading hospitality companies such as Recipe Unlimited and Foodtastic, Inc. With a diverse and extensive background in Operations, Culinary and Training, Alex has managed these departments, significantly contributing to brand growth and development. His experience ranges from innovation, brand strategy, menu engineering, cost control, procurement, franchise development and team building.
Jwanna Samman
Sales Representative Realtor at RE/MAX Premier
Jwanna Samman
Sales Representative Realtor at RE/MAX Premier As a commercial and residential real estate agent with a strong background in interior design, I help businesses and investors find properties that align with their brand and operational goals. Specializing in everything from office spaces to retail locations, I bring both market expertise and a designer’s perspective to create seamless transactions that meet aesthetic and functional needs. Whether leasing, buying, or investing, I’m committed to securing spaces that drive success and deliver long-term value.
Maria Machado
Marketing Director | Strategy & Brand Management
Maria Machado
A Brazilian marketing professional shaped by movement and driven by results. With over 5 years of experience across Brazil and Canada, Maria brings a strong background in both B2B and B2C strategy, working closely across industries such as food & beverage, sports, construction, finance, and real estate. Now part of the Southbrook business team, Maria combines strategic marketing direction with hands-on execution to build brands that are positioned to grow.
Joleen Van Dixhoorn
Marketing Specialist
Joleen Van Dixhoorn
A marketing strategist with a deep focus on CRM, automations, and performance-driven campaigns. Since 2018, Joleen has worked across a range of industries—helping businesses scale through systems that blend strategy with execution. Her expertise lies in building out the backend of marketing: from lead workflows and email journeys to full-funnel campaign planning that connects the dots between brand, message, and growth. Now part of the Southbrook business team, Joleen brings a hands-on, data-informed approach to helping clients turn opportunities into outcomes.
Kamal Singh
VP Real Estate & Business Development
Kamal Singh
Kamal is a seasoned entrepreneur and realtor based in Canada, with extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate. Skilled in the nuances of franchising, he excels in advising on the sale and purchase of business. With nearly two decades in Canada, Kamal leverages his in-depth market knowledge and network to guide clients through complex real estate transactions and business consultations.
Nav Saini
Business Development Manager
Newsletter
Subscribe To
Our Newsletter Today
Backed by Experience.
Contact Us
- +1 (905) 832 4999
- [email protected]
- 9100 Jane St #77, Concord, ON L4K 0A4
