When Corporate Layoffs Create Franchise Momentum: Why 2026 May Be a Turning Point for Smart Franchisors
A recent article written by Morgan Wood on 1851 Franchise highlights a growing reality in 2026: widespread corporate layoffs — driven by AI efficiencies, restructuring, and return-to-office mandates — are reshaping the professional landscape. As explored in “Mass Layoffs Are Destabilizing the Labor Landscape; Corporate Escapees May Turn to Franchising as Their Next Step” on[…]