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About John Ghionis

Hospitality-born. Brokerage-sharp.

Three decades building some of Melbourne's most recognizable hospitality brands gave John Ghionis something no textbook can teach — an operator's instinct for what a business is truly worth.

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John Ghionis — Business Broker & Hospitality Specialist
John Ghionis
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The Story

From the kitchen floor to the boardroom table.

John Ghionis didn't start in brokering. He started in hospitality — the hard way. Family business. Concept development, fit-outs, permits, staff, menus, margins. He built brands from scratch across Melbourne over more than 30 years.

That hands-on experience is what makes him a different kind of business broker. When a seller walks in, John already knows what it took to build what they have. When a buyer sits down, he can read a business the way an operator does — not just an accountant.

Today, as an agents reprasentative with BPA Business Brokers, John applies that same rigour to every transaction. Confidential. Methodical. Operator-informed.

30+
Years in hospitality
9+
Brands built
100%
Confidential
How John Works

Principles that guide every deal.

1
Confidentiality First
Every enquiry, valuation, and negotiation is handled with complete discretion. Staff, suppliers, and competitors never need to know.
2
Operator's Eye
John reads businesses the way he built them — beyond the P&L. Goodwill, systems, team culture, and brand equity all factor in.
3
Direct Access
You deal with John directly. No junior brokers, no hand-offs. The person you meet is the person who closes your deal.
4
Melbourne Network
30+ years in Melbourne hospitality means a deep, trusted buyer and seller network that no listing portal can replicate.
Credentials

Experienced. Connected.

LicenceAgents reprasentative. REIV member— Victoria
FirmBPA Business Brokers, Preston VIC
SpecialisationHospitality & food service businesses
Experience30+ years as operator & broker
Location181–187 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072
Track Record

Brands John built from the ground up.

Before brokerage, John spent three decades creating and operating some of Melbourne's best-known hospitality concepts.

1
Spitaki Souvlaki
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
2
Spitiko Restaurant
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
3
Rooster Bar
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
4
Rooster Rocks
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
5
Super Tasty Rooster
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
6
Trapezi
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
7
Cones Ice-Cream
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
8
Flame Gorilla
Concept, brand, kitchen flow & launch
9
No Malakies
Concept, brand, merch. store & launch
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Ready to talk?

Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options — John replies directly and every conversation is confidential.

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John Ghionis
BPA Business Brokers
181–187 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC
P: 0483 179 537  |  Office: 03 9485 4488
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