International Franchising News from Global Trade Expert Bill Edwards (Dec. 2021)

By: Eddy Goldberg
Published: December 17th, 2021

We’ve selected some highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#45, Dec. 13, 2021). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and provides updates on the level of vaccinations in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here.

• The latest EGS GlobalVue country ranking

• In the Middle East, a new era of alliances emerges

• Record share of U.S. small businesses raise pay (NFIB)

• Covid-19 booster jab results raise hopes of beating Omicron (UK)

• How technology is evolving to make companies more productive

• Brand News: 9Round, Chipotle, Del Taco, Jack in the Box, The Melting Pot, Nathan’s Famous, Shake Shack

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 GlobalTeam on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries.

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