“We need to see whether anything can be salvaged — and what. Otherwise, what would you be buying?” With these words, Vlassis Georgatos describes to Euro2day.gr his position on the possibility of becoming involved in Pizza Fan’s future, leaving the door open to a deal.
The businessman, whose name has been mentioned among potential investors interested in the Pizza Fan chain, makes clear that any decision depends on first establishing the company’s true position and determining which parts of it can be salvaged. Asked when there might be developments, he replies: “I don’t know yet.”
The position of Pizza Fan’s existing shareholders is also an important factor in the chain’s future. As for reports of a possible partnership with a well-known businessman from outside the food service sector who has strong expertise in payment systems, Mr Georgatos does not confirm that any discussions have taken place. “He’s a friend, he’s brilliant, but I don’t think he has anything to do with pizza,” he says.
Beyond the discussions about Pizza Fan, Vlassis Georgatos also raises a broader question: how can a business be protected when irregularities, errors or failings by the people running it come to light? “I think the state is doing a very good job. Credit to them,” he tells Euro2day.gr. “But at the same time, we need to find a way to protect businesses from possible mistakes or even bad businesspeople,” he says. “A business is one thing; the people who run it are another,” he says.