E143 - Episode 135: Mark Greenblatt with Barry Bagels

Mark Greenblatt, Chief Operating Officer of Barry Bagels, joins Chris Tripoli on Corner Booth to share how a family‑run bakery evolved into a growing franchise brand without losing operational discipline. Having grown inside the business and later stepping into leadership, Mark brings a long‑term operator perspective shaped by decades of hands‑on experience across production, expansion, and franchise support.

The conversation centers on the decisions required to build a scalable franchise growth strategy. Mark explains how Barry’s focused first on strengthening operational systems and expanding gradually from its strongest markets, rather than pursuing rapid national...