2026

4 articles

USPS mail truck on a highway at sunset with a hand holding a Forever stamp, illustrating the upcoming postal rate increase.

Business Resources

USPS mailing rates increase July 12, 2026

Starting July 12, 2026, the cost of a single First-Class Mail Forever stamp will jump from $0.

Simone Ito·August 9, 2026

A diverse group of Gen Z entrepreneurs collaborating enthusiastically around a table, planning the success of a modern restaurant franchise.

Market Trends

Gen Z Embraces Franchising for Small Business Success in 2026

A new generation of entrepreneurs, Gen Z, is turning away from the romanticized image of the lone startup founder, instead flocking to established restaurant franchises for their first venture.

Simone Ito·June 13, 2026

Owner Spotlights

Francis Rose's 2026 Founder Interview Techniques

In 2026, Francis Rose unveiled a new interview framework, designed to revolutionize how investors vet founders.

Shira Edelman·June 8, 2026

A dynamic retail street scene in 2026 showing both store closures and a new Nordstrom Rack opening, symbolizing the evolving retail landscape.

New Openings

Retail Expansion & Contraction: New Stores Emerge in 2026

Hold onto your shopping bags, folks!

Rizza Valencia·May 14, 2026