Case Study
Leo's Coney Island
Arriving in America from Greece in 1968 at the age of 18, Leo Stassinopoulos knew no English. But he did know that he wanted to find a way to earn a solid living in his new homeland. His first step was to take a job in a meat factory. His next step was to go into business with his older brother Peter. Thirty-seven years later, the brothers now speak English, having taught themselves the language, and are the proud owners of Leo’s Coney Island, a