Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, May 2025
We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#133, April 29, 2025).
· Franchising.com· May 8, 2025
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IMF is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 6 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Africa's top two economies face challenging reforms
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu implemented economic reforms amidst challenging circumstances.
· Franchise Magazine USA· August 8, 2024
Despite faster growth, China's economy still faces major problems
China's emergence from its COVID-19 controls was meant to be the biggest economic event of the year, but the reopening has turned into one of the biggest disappointments.
· Franchise Magazine USA· January 24, 2024
Caught in the Crossfire: The Middle East's Economy
The Middle East experienced a period of calm before recent conflicts, with Gulf states investing billions in various sectors, including manufacturing and sports teams.
· Franchise Magazine USA· January 23, 2024
Key takeaways from FL Asia in Singapore
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· October 23, 2018
Growing Overseas?
International franchise development is a growing trend, with 96% of the world's consumers living outside the US.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2017