Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, October 2025

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#144, September 30, 2025). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on business trends in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.

Resilient World Economy Set for Tariff Hit in 2026, OECD Says

Are You Ready To Spend 29 Hours on the World’s Longest Flight?

Which Cities Have the Most Expensive Rent in the World in 2025?

Canadian Economy Poised To Upturn in 2026, But Risks Abound, Deloitte Says in Fall Outlook

Why So Many US Fast Food Chains Are Expanding Fast in Britain

Brand Global News Section: Elegant Hoopoe, Guzman y Gomez, McDonald’s China, Shake Shack, and Starbucks

Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and 6 business sectors daily to keep up with international franchise news. The company’s Global Team on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries. Visit the EGS website here.