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Ep 193: "Is Franchising The Entrepreneurial Fast Track?" with Gregory Ugwi

Can an entrepreneur grow faster with someone else’s idea? And, what if franchising wasn’t just for big corporations—but was a powerful tool for everyday entrepreneurs to scale their brands?? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Gregory Ugwi, co-founder of WeFranch, to discuss how franchising is evolving in today’s data-driven economy. From Gregory’s unexpected journey from Nigeria, to Princeton, then Wall Street to tech entrepreneurship, to how technology and community are reshaping access to business ownership, this conversation uncovers how modern franchising can unlock opportunity, empower small business owners, and drive economic mobility in a rapidly changing world. Feel free to follow and engage with GREGORY here: LinkedIn:   / gregory-ugwi   Business LinkedIn:   / wefranch   Business X: https://x.com/wefranch Website: https://wefranch.com/ Email: gregory.ugwi@wefranch.com We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide. As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests. ¡Cheers y gracias!, Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers 03:12 Understanding Franchising and Its Importance 05:48 The Role of Data in Franchising 08:54 The Future of Franchising: Trends and Predictions 12:00 WeFranch: Revolutionizing the Franchise Model 14:59 The Two-Sided Marketplace of Franchising 18:09 Gregory's Journey: From Goldman Sachs to WeFranch 21:02 The Vision for WeFranch and Its Impact on Franchising 24:07 Franchising Beyond the U.S.: A Global Perspective 29:58 The Franchise Landscape in the U.S. 32:00 Disruption in the Franchise Industry 34:27 Building Relevance in a Competitive Market 36:54 The Role of Franchisees in Business Growth 39:46 Overcoming Barriers to Franchising 44:02 Financing and Investment in Franchising 50:00 Future Aspirations and Economic Mobility 53:42 Key Questions for Aspiring Franchisors