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According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/jobless-claims-are-on-the-rise-7407442/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising-2729644" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent LinkedIn News report</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-12/us-recurring-jobless-claims-jump-to-highest-since-end-of-2021?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising-2729644" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">new jobless claims reached their highest point</a> since 2023, with continuing unemployment claims rising to their highest level since late 2021. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/newsreleases/ui-claims/20250992.pdf?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising-2729644" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. Department of Labor reported</a> that the four-week moving average of new filings rose to 240,250, suggesting a sustained increase rather than a temporary fluctuation.The LinkedIn report notes that the uptick coincides with slower hiring and growing economic uncertainty, placing new pressure on employers — including franchise owners — to reassess hiring, marketing and operational strategies.“This chart is not a sign of a healthy labor market,” economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/altmandaniel/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising-2729644" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Daniel Altman</a> said in the article. “The latest data show that almost 2 million people continued to claim unemployment benefits in the last week of May, the most since November 2021. The effects of uncertainty are starting to bite.”Altman went on to describe a labor market where job seekers, including new graduates, may face long wait times before landing work. “With very little churn, they could be looking for a long time,” he said. That environment could impact franchises in two critical ways — workforce availability and consumer behavior.For franchise systems that have struggled to recruit and retain staff in recent years, a cooling labor market may relieve some of that pressure. A larger available labor pool could ease hiring challenges for restaurants, fitness centers, retail concepts and other franchise types reliant on hourly service employees.But at the same time, elevated unemployment typically leads to lower discretionary spending — a key concern for franchises in hospitality and lifestyle sectors. As Altman noted, “Most likely, people are putting off big purchases because they're worried about their incomes.” That could translate to fewer restaurant visits, smaller purchases and greater price sensitivity, forcing franchisees to lean harder into value-based offerings and promotions.Franchise development may also see an impact. With uncertainty rising, some prospective franchisees may hesitate to make long-term financial commitments. Conversely, others may view franchising as a more stable career path in a shifting job market.While it’s too early to gauge the long-term impact, one thing is clear: franchisors and franchisees should watch labor market trends closely in the months ahead. As the Federal Reserve weighs interest rate adjustments and businesses recalibrate hiring, franchise brands must remain agile — ready to shift tactics to preserve both profitability and growth.Read the original LinkedIn News report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/jobless-claims-are-on-the-rise-7407442/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising-2729644" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising-2729644" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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