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Franchising.com | “Franchise Means Local”: New Campaign Focuses on Stories That Matter
By Jayson Pearl
By: Matt Haller Published on Franchising.com: December 22nd, 2025 When people hear the word “franchise,” a majority of people still picture big fast-food chains, corporate headquarters, or impersonal national brands. Those of us in franchising know how far that is from the truth, and an image that we need to replace. With the launch of […]
2025: A Year That Redefined the Future of Franchising
By Jayson Pearl
By the International Franchise Association (IFA) Looking back, 2025 will be remembered as one of the most consequential years in modern franchising. At the outset of the year, IFA President and CEO Matt Haller dubbed it the “Year of Franchising,” aiming to go on offense to strengthen and protect the franchise business model – and […]
NRN | The Future of Restaurant Franchising in 2026 and Beyond
By Jayson Pearl
2025 was another year of disruption for franchising. At the start of the year, the Franchising Outlook report released by the International Franchise Association predicted that 20,000 franchising units would open by the end of the year. After a year of economic uncertainty, consumer headwinds, and federal policy changes, Matt Haller, president and CEO of […]