Gregory Carafello, CFE, is President and Principal Broker for First Choice Business Brokers of New York City. A franchising industry veteran, Carafello has extensive experience as a master franchisee for several additional leading brands, and currently serves as the first Area Representative for FastSigns, Inc – representing the 5 boroughs of New York City, Master Franchisee for Cartridge World with over 80 stores in eight states and 18 Liberty Tax{s in Manhattan. He began his career more than 37 years ago at Canon as a copier sales trainee, and rose through the ranks to become their youngest branch director at the age of 26. He and his wife went on to found their own company, AbraCadabra Color Copy Centers, which he sold after nearly two decades in business to focus on his franchising endeavors. Mr. Carafello is also a Certified Franchise Executive – the ICFE program certifies the highest standards of quality and training for those who complete the certification program. The now global CFE program is administered by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE), whose mission is to enhance the professionalism of franchising by certifying the highest standards of quality training and education. Greg resides in North Jersey with his wife Christine where they raised 4 children.

• 2014 – Present: 9-11 Museum Docent. Thoroughly trained for 5 months to be a Volunteer Docent for the new 9-11 Museum. He was part of the first ever Docent team providing education and tours of the artifacts of the 9-11 Museum since the 1st day it ever opened. He volunteers 20 hours per month at the Museum 2012- Present: 9-11 Memorial Volunteer Service Member. He volunteers 20 hours per month to help do tours to individuals, groups or where needed. 2009- Master Franchisee of the year for Cartridge World Globally. Annual nomination as the Best Master Worldwide for day to day practices and system support and growth. 2008 –present- Nominated to Cartridge World’s Master Advisory Committee for North America, today known as the MAC- Master Advisory Committee. They work closely as a Board of Advisors with Executives at CW corporate for the betterment of all aspects of CW and the crucial business development decisions. 2008 – Completed certification as a Business Financial Consultant 2005 – Present: Chair of the Master Marketing Fund and Sales Committee for Cartridge World Masters and corporate. They work closely with CW corporate to develop strategies and execute those strategies. 1994-1998 – Entered and completed a 4 year program known as the “Birthing of Giants.” This was 60 Entrepreneurs per class held for 7 days and nights at MIT in Massachusetts in conjunction with INC Magazine, Success Magazine, YEO and MIT in case studies. 1994 – Who’s Who Worldwide 1994 – Became member of Chief Executives Club – NYC 1993 – Became member of Young Entrepreneurs Organization – must be under 35 years old and have over $1,000,000 in sales. 9-11 Survivor of the World Trade Centers until 09-11-01 where the Headquarters of Abra Cadabra Color Copy Centers. Greg and staff got out of building safely, but lost 70% of his business. He is a Survivor of 9-11. Greg has regrouped successfully growing Cartridge World in New Jersey and New York, Maryland, Virginia and DC via coaching, supporting, and driving Franchisees to success; which has always been a goal of Greg’s. He has full intentions of reentering the World Trade Centers as a tenant again as his new headquarters for the Cartridge World and Liberty Tax Service systems he owns. Member Associations: 2014 to present: 9-11 Museum Docent Volunteer. 2012 to present: 9-11 Memorial Volunteer Service Member 1996 to present: Member of Board of Directors Independent College Fund. 2006 to 2013: Member of Board of Directors Caldwell College. 2005 to present: Chairperson of CW Master Franchise Development Committee. 2011 to present: Member of Board Master Advisory Committee to Cartridge World. 2014 to present: Member of Cartridge World National Advertising Committee.