IFA Says Franchise Output in 2026 to Exceed $920 Billion
Franchise employment, economic output and unit counts are all primed for growth in 2026. In its annual economic outlook report, the International Franchise Association expects a strong output despite subdued consumer demand. Economic output from franchises in the United States is continuing its upward trajectory despite persistent challenges in recent years. In 2025, the output […]
How do you ensure a balance between work and personal life, and what practices help you manage stress?
By: Eddy Goldberg | 4,280 Reads | 11 Shares When I worked in Silicon Valley in the early 1980s reporting on the nascent personal computer industry, I heard a lot about how many hours a week people said they worked. (Okay, it was 99% men in their 20s and 30s.) As if spending more hours […]
Multi-Unit Restaurant Franchisee Paths to Success
By: Eddy Goldberg One of my favorite sights each year at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) is seeing franchisees engaged in animated conversations: one-to-one or in small groups, in a panel session or in the hallways, in the Exhibit Hall or having dinner and drinks together later that night. Relationships are the backbone of franchising, […]