Researchers forecast 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, will be available for acquisition by 2035.

Trump's tariffs have resulted in rising job cuts and less investment, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management and CNBC.

Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.

Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, many risks remain.