
International Franchise News for April
Anytime Fitness has signed a master franchise deal for Austria, expanding its global presence to 40 countries and territories.
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Anytime Fitness has signed a master franchise deal for Austria, expanding its global presence to 40 countries and territories.

Bill Edwards shares global trade news in his April 2023 newsletter.

The U.S. hotel GOPPAR exceeded the pre-pandemic comparable and was the highest since October 2022, according to STR's February 2023 P&L data release.

A survey from Chatmeter found that reviews are a crucial part of everyday decision-making for consumers.

Service brands’ appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S.

National Retail Federation projects solid retail sales growth for 2023, and the QSR category continues to recover in February.

Qualtrics has listed the top 10 HR books to read in 2023, covering topics such as psychological safety and belonging in the workplace.

The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlighted the recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.

Chick-fil-A has announced a $1 billion international expansion initiative to open restaurants in Europe and Asia by 2026 and in five international markets by 2030.

Bill Edwards shares international franchising news in his March 2023 newsletter.

Service brands continue to grow across the U.S., with new locations opening in various sectors, including facility solutions, real estate, and entertainment.

A webinar will examine the latest banking news and its impact on commercial real estate and capital markets.

A report on franchise marketing and leadership in a tumultuous global economy.

A list of 10 essential books for consumer experience leaders.

Service brands continue to add units in March, offering a lower cost of entry and a simpler business model.

Supply chain trends may affect franchises in 2023, with businesses facing pressure to meet consumer demand despite diminished supplies.

The 2023 AFDR highlighted trends in franchise development, including digital spend and budget effectiveness.

A policy brief examines the systemic and structural changes required to incorporate the growing population of independent, freelance, and gig workers.

Franchise brands continue to expand internationally in February, with deals reported in countries such as Saudi Arabia and others.

Bill Edwards shares global trade news in February 2023 newsletter.

Service brands continue to add units in February, appealing to existing and new franchisees with lower costs, fewer employees, and simpler business models.

Marketers have been scratching their heads for 3 years now since Covid arrived, trying to keep up with changing consumer behavior.

Commercial real estate professionals share their outlooks on the U.S. office market in 2023, discussing trends and predictions.

Deloitte's report surveys 450 CFOs on 2023 commercial real estate outlook.