Inside Franzy: Co-founder Chris Wright on Building, Scaling, and the Future of Franchising

This week’s episode takes a different spin. With CEO Alex Smereczniak out, VP of Business Development Alex Vidor steps into the host seat to interview Franzy’s cofounder and COO, Chris Wright.

Chris shares his journey into franchising, why he made the leap to cofound Franzy, and the lessons he’s learned building and scaling the company. The conversation also zooms out into the bigger franchising picture — from why 2025 is such an interesting time to become a franchisee, to how AI and economic trends are reshaping the industry, to what multi-unit owners think about differently than first-time buyers.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or already own multiple units, this candid conversation offers valuable insights into where franchising is headed. 

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