Anthony Flammia
Co-Chair
Anthony@TheFranchiseConsultingCompany.com
Anthony Flammia is a highly accomplished franchise consultant with the FCC, celebrated for his unwavering dedication to public service, community leadership, and entrepreneurial innovation. With an impressive 24-year career in law enforcement with the NYPD motorcycle unit. Anthony’s expertise spans public safety, homeland security, emergency management, and organizational management. His commitment to excellence and service has earned him numerous accolades and formal recognition at the local, state, and federal levels. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Homeland Security from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Human Services from SUNY Empire State College.
Anthony’s professional journey is marked by his steadfast advocacy for 9/11 responders. As both a first responder on that fateful day with the NYPD—contributing over 300 hours at Ground Zero—and later as a tireless advocate, he dedicated himself to ensuring that the health and compensation rights of those affected were prioritized. Through patient, empathetic, and collaborative efforts, he played a pivotal role in the successful passage of 13 legislative measures addressing 9/11 health issues. His commitment to this cause earned him numerous awards and congressional recognition, underscoring his influential role in policy and change-making.
Anthony’s entrepreneurial spirit is deeply rooted in his early experiences with his family’s automotive business, a respected community institution for over 45 years. This upbringing instilled in him strong ethics, organizational skills, and a passion for small business management. He later founded his own automotive reconditioning company, where he showcased his natural curiosity and innovative problem-solving skills by designing custom mobile units that improved efficiency and profitability. His success continued as a franchise consultant for a waterless car wash company, where his collaborative approach and forward-thinking led to the development of sustainable operational models for parking garages and eco-friendly winter-wash programs using advanced steam technology.
In his current role as an FCC franchise consultant, Anthony combines his extensive public service experience with his entrepreneurial insights to guide aspiring business owners, particularly first responders and those seeking new ventures. He is a patient and empathetic mentor who values collaboration and takes a hands-on approach to help franchisees navigate challenges and achieve business success. His passion for empowering others, coupled with his self-motivation and ethical leadership, makes him a trusted partner in their journey toward sustainable growth.
Anthony lives on Long Island, NY, with his wife and their three children. Deeply rooted in his community, he skillfully balances his professional responsibilities with a strong commitment to family values and active local involvement. Inspired by his own experiences as a father to a daughter with special needs, Anthony is particularly dedicated to advocating for and supporting children with special needs.