Restaurant franchising in 2025 is being reshaped by economic shifts, consumer values, and rapid technological advances. What started as a recovery effort has transitioned into industry-wide reinvention. Operators are adopting digital platforms, expanding sustainable and health-focused menus, and pursuing precise expansion strategies. The U.S. franchise market is expected to exceed 821,000 units and support 9 […]
UK security chiefs are warning that Chinese AI company DeepSeek poses a growing risk, with 81% of CISOs calling for immediate government regulation. The findings, based on an Absolute Security survey of 250 CISOs, point to fears that uncontrolled AI adoption could ignite a national cyber crisis. Already, 34% of CISOs have banned AI tools, […]
Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect, is being recognized as the creator of a groundbreaking new category of Artificial Intelligence — Hyperlocal Intelligence. This innovation is rapidly transforming the way national brands, franchise systems, and local businesses connect with their communities through smarter, more precise Local Store Marketing (LSM). The Birth of Hyperlocal Intelligence Michael Koch’s […]
