
August 1 Tariff Deadline: What the Lack of Extensions Means for Franchises
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may have broad economic consequences, including disruptions for businesses relying on global supply chains.
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Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may have broad economic consequences, including disruptions for businesses relying on global supply chains.

44% of small business owners report revenue declines tied to tariffs and ongoing uncertainty, with 20% fearing their businesses won’t survive into 2026 if trade war policies persist or escalate.

A survey by Alignable found that 55% of small business owners report lost revenue, with 45% ramping up networking to help them uncover new opportunities and build resilience.

A report reveals that 1 in 5 small businesses may not survive 2025 due to rising anxiety and uncertainty.

A survey found that 60% of small business owners expect a recession, citing inflation, instability, and new tariffs as major concerns.

Alignable's April Tariff Report found that tariff-related anxiety is surging among U.S. small business owners, with 44% expecting reduced sales due to tariffs.

41% of small business owners expect revenue losses due to tariffs, with 18% anticipating significant declines.

A survey by Alignable found that 30% of small business owners anticipate revenue losses due to proposed tariffs, while 40% believe they will have no impact.

Small business rent delinquencies decline, with optimism on the rise among small business owners.

Small business owners report revenue losses, with 73% generating less income in 2024 compared to 2023.

Small business (SMB) owners continue to face economic headwinds, including rent delinquency and revenue loss and stress around high interest rates and spiking labor costs.

U.S.-based small businesses face increasing financial challenges, with 46% unable to pay rent in full and on time in May 2024, and 58% reporting rent increases over the past six months.

40% of small businesses couldn't afford full rent in February.
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Alignable's Small Business Interest Rate Report revealed that 50% of small-business owners say interest rates have hurt their businesses.

Small business operators reached a new record high for part-time hiring, according to the latest Alignable August Small Business Labor Report.

Small business owners are eager to try out new technology, especially if it has the potential to save them money.

Small business owners are showing increased optimism about their business success in 2023, with 61% expecting a good year and 26% saying it could be great.

40% of SMBs couldn’t pay their full December rent, and drive-thrus continue to grow in number and lanes, according to Alignable’s December Rent Report.

Small business holiday hiring down by 29% over last year, according to Alignable report.

Hiring freezes and layoffs are increasing rapidly among small businesses, with 63% not hiring due to high payroll expenses and recessionary fears.

Rent woes for small business operators continue, with nearly half reporting that they're paying more for rent now than they did six months ago.

A staffing agency multi-unit owner provides hiring advice in the face of workforce stability concerns and inflation.

A report finds that nearly half of small businesses are putting the brakes on hiring due to labor costs, inflation, and other concerns.