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Arthur Murray Dance Studios opened 15 new locations in Q1 2026, its most successful quarter for openings since the business was founded in 1912.

UFC Gym, a studio extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is launching out a new franchise concept focused exclusively on Jiu-Jitsu as the fitness brand looks to broaden its footprint and capitalize on the rising demand for combat sports training.

UFC Gym, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is opening more than 45 locations this year across the globe and will soon introduce its Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) studios, a new franchise concept co

The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has led to increasing tensions between Israel and European nations.

A growing number of campus protesters are advocating for university endowments to divest from assets linked to Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is pushing for a parliamentary approval of an emergency war budget, with a significant boost to the military budget and concerns about the country’s ability to sustain the conflict financially.

Israel engages in a conflict with Gaza, resulting in hundreds of lives lost and over a million displaced people.

Israel's economy was hit hard by the conflict with Hamas, with the country's currency plummeting against the dollar and businesses closing their doors.

The article discusses the extensive financial empire of Hamas, citing its complex web of international funding and investments.

Research by economists has uncovered a surge in short sales of an ETF tracking Israeli shares before a 2023 attack.

Greece takes the top spot for the second year in a row in terms of economic performance, with a 3% growth in global GDP and a 20% rise in stockmarkets.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has had devastating implications for the region’s economies.

World events cause growing concerns for consumers, according to Numerator’s Consumer Sentiment Study.

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Israel has all the prerequisites for success by franchisors who take the time to understand the market’s unique dynamics

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7-Eleven signs master franchise agreement for Israel with Electra Consumer Products.

7-Eleven signed a master franchise agreement with Electra Consumer Products to develop and operate 7-Eleven stores in Israel.

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A new study purports that 11 million deaths around the globe are linked to poor diets, making it the leading risk factor for deaths due to lifestyle-related diseases, according to an article on NPR’s the Salt.

Israeli technology concept MarketMan was founded to improve restaurant operations, specifically in the back-of-house area.

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