International Franchising News from Global Trade Expert Bill Edwards - April 2023

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#80, April 18, 2023). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on pandemic rules 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.

• Global Economy Fends Off Geopolitical and Banking Threats

• End May Be in Sight for Global Rate-Hike Cycle as U.S. Fed Nears Peak

• World Gas Supply Shifts from Shortage to Glut with Demand Muted

• The Future Lies with Electric Vehicles

• Subway Sale Process Heats Up as Bidders Head to Second Round

• Winning in China: Top Priorities for Global Apparel and Fashion Brands

Brand Global News Section: Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s, Subway

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.