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

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#149, December 9, 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.

Top 12 Geopolitical Megatrends

Productivity of the World’s30 Largest Economies (2005-2025)

Robusta Coffee Falls on Ample Supply from Top Grower Vietnam

Decoding Deal Delays

Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds if Trump’s Tariffs Fall

2026 Travel Trends – An Evolving Travel and Loyalty Industry

Brand Global News Section: Chick-fil-A, Denny’s, Wingstop.

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 EGSwebsite here.