30 Years of Excellence NDA
The Evolution of NDA in Franchise Mergers and Acquisitions
Pioneers in Franchise Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Client Success Stories Since 1988!
Honoring the Visionary Chairman Emeritus Who Shaped Our Remarkable Journey Since 1988.
Charlie Nash's Legacy
Origins and Evolution
Steering Success
Pioneering Leadership
Journey in Franchise M&A Led by President Nick Diachenko, an Industry Veteran with Unmatched Insight.
$3 Billion Impact in Restaurant Revenue, Backed by 70+ Years of Industry Expertise.
Transforming Transactions
A Legacy of Success
Fostering Success Through Relationships
Building Relationships, Navigating Success
Ongoing Engagement with Franchisees, Private Equity Firms, and Industry Leaders.
Expertise in Facilitating Sales and Buy-Side Advisory Services for Owners.
Mastering the Restaurant Landscape
A Depth of Experience
OUR TEAM
Nick Diachenko
President & Director
As co-founder of NDA, Inc., Nick Diachenko continues to lead the organization and the franchisee clients through successful brokerage services. As an outgrowth of their collective experiences as both franchisor and franchisee, Nick and Charlie Nash launched NDA in January of 1988. Nick began working with franchisees in 1976 for Convenient Industries of America and two years later was chosen to run an in-house SBA-Licensed Small business Investment Company (SBIC) before being promoted to run the Franchising Department for Convenient Industries of America. In 1984, Nick joined KFC Corporation as Director of Franchise Development. It was in this position that he grew a deep knowledge of the franchise process both on the acquisition and the selling side. As a graduate from Hanover College, Nick continued his education earning his MBA from the University of Louisville. Today, Nick serves NDA, Inc. clients with his invaluable 40+ years of experience in business development and investment process, transfer approval and closing.
Derek Diachenko
Vice President & Director
Derek’s primary role as Vice President starts with his fundamental understanding of NDA’s client base of Buyers and Sellers. Once an engagement is initiated, Derek becomes the key person to analyze the financials throughout the franchise acquisition and divestiture process to ensure a stronger transaction and greater success for the clients. Additionally, he has expertise in valuation and marketing current opportunities for franchisees to buy or sell. Derek is the NDA facilitator who handles the back-office challenges in getting to the goal line for our transactions
Prior to joining NDA in 2006, he worked at First Financial Mortgage as a mortgage broker. Derek earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and marketing from the University of Kentucky.
John Pinar
Director
In 2006, John brought to the NDA, Inc. team many years of experience in the restaurant industry and finance. He best serves his clients through building a relationship and working with them to sell their franchise. His career began at Walt Disney World as Restaurant Manager and transitioned to Financial Analyst. Later he held positions with Delta Airlines and Domino’s Pizza in finance.
Before joining the NDA, Inc team, he was the Franchise Finance Manager for KFC Corporation. His experience prepared John to contribute to the success of NDA’s clients. John earned his Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout; and his MBA from Rollins College.
Mitch Rue
Associate
George Tinsley
Director
George is CEO of PenGeo, Inc. and Tinsley Family Concessions and several related entities that operate over 60 franchises in Florida and Kentucky.
His background is full of accomplishments beginning with capitalizing on his athletic gifts to overcome a tough childhood environment in Louisville’s inner city and include:
- Granted an athletic scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College where he excelled in basketball and the classroom
- Led his team to three National Championships
- Graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan on the Dean’s List
- Became the first African-American to receive the prestigious Oak and Ivy Award for academic achievement
- Named All-American twice and was selected as an alternate on the 1968 U.S. Olympic Team
- Being drafted into the American Basketball Association (ABA) where he played for three years
- Entered into Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation where he had eight years as a management executive
- Became KFC franchisee in 1984 growing from one to five restaurants within five years
- Grew his business interests into multiple brands of franchises and independently-owned restaurants totaling over 60 locations
- Serves on the Board and as President of The National Basketball Retired Players Association
- Received Florida’s Minority Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1989
- Authored business articles (e.g. “More than just French Fries”) and Co-authoring a book entitled “The Determined Entrepreneur”
- Hosting an internet blog entitled “Turning Obstacles into Opportunities”
- Logged over 34 years of successful entrepreneurship complete with national recognition for highest domestic sales volumes
George is a devoted family man who also takes the time to help those who are less fortunate through his significant volunteer work. He brings a wealth of experience and tenacity to NDA’s Board of Directors.
