Franchising continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and strength, outpacing broader economic trends even amidst global uncertainty. In 2024, franchise growth exceeded global expectations, achieving a realised expansion of 2.2% – surpassing the initial projection of 1.9%. In 2025, franchise output is projected to reach $936.4 billion globally, a 4.4% increase from the previous year, while franchise GDP is anticipated to grow by five percent to $578 billion. These robust figures underscore franchising’s enduring appeal as a business model. To find out more, and to better understand the unique market conditions of key jurisdictions around the world, we spoke with franchising experts in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Singapore.