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Gen Z

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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
Diverse Gen Z professionals collaborating with advanced AI interfaces to drive competitive advantage and better leadership in 2026.
Market Trends

Lead Better in 2026 by Embracing Transformative AI

By the end of 2025, one in ten managers is predicted to be from Gen Z, stepping into a leadership environment where AI is reshaping the very definition of competitive advantage, according to Forbes .

Simone Ito·May 28, 2026
Diverse group of young adults in a modern city, looking towards the future and embracing non-traditional life paths and financial freedom.
Main Street Revival

Younger US Adults Forgo Traditional Milestones

In a quiet but profound shift, nearly 40% of U.

Kendra Baptiste·May 24, 2026