Selling a franchise meant the sales reps had to tell the company’s story and control the narrative. But thanks to AI, potential buyers now appear armed with data and analytics, and don’t need a franchise salesperson to explain to them what a business does.
The rise of the “naked” seller reflects a sea change in the way franchises are evaluated, according to franchising.comInformation that once resided behind gated conversations is accessible with a few of ChatGPT’s prompts,
Franchise brands that are transparent, data-ready, and easy for AI to interpret will gain trust. Those that rely on sophisticated presentations or protected information will struggle to compete in a market where prospects expect proof.
Car buyers are tired of spending lots of money on new cars
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The days of consumers shelling out big bucks for cars are gone coming to an endAccording to dealers and industry analysts, buyers are now looking for used vehicles instead of longer loans or waiting for genuine discounts,
The sticker shock of a new car has become so bad that even those who earn well are thinking twice. Add in concerns about high interest rates, auto tariffs and the job market, and the idea of taking on huge monthly payments seems reckless.
However, don’t expect a fast sale. Experts say there will not be a huge fall in the prices of new cars as used cars have also become unusually expensive due to lack of supply in the last few years. And when used cars are no longer affordable, buyers who need a vehicle have no choice but to return to the new car market, leading to a decline in demand and prices.
Accenture recently hired a new 800,000 employees
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Accenture, a global consulting company with approximately 800,000 employees, is now calling its employees “Reinvestor.” The company says the title reflects its effort to lead in AI. They have also redesigned internal systems to replace “employee” with the new label.
This is part of a wider trend of changing corporate names. Tech companies have “ninjas” and “evangelists,” Disney has “imagineers,” and now Accenture has reinventers.
But not everyone is happy with this reinvention. Critics say the new moniker creates confusion and promises more than what most employees actually do.
The new word of the year reflects something you’ve definitely felt online.
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Have you ever clicked on a video or headline out of pure anger? You are not alone. You’re a victim of “anger bait” and that’s what Oxford University Press has called it. word of the year,
For the uninitiated, rage bait is online content that is intentionally designed to provoke anger, outrage, or frustration in order to increase views, comments, shares, and likes. This strategy works because it takes advantage of psychological triggers to provoke strong emotions.
Lexicographers say the algorithm rewards content that raises blood pressure, not pleasure. This is why outrage spreads faster than cat videos.
Eli Lilly cuts prices of weight loss drug
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The cost of shedding pounds has now become a little more manageable. Eli Lilly announced It has cut the cash prices of vials of the weight-loss drug on its direct-to-consumer site by up to $50 a month. The decision comes just weeks after President Trump struck deals to lower the cost of GLP-1, reducing competitive pricing.
Starting today, cash-paying patients with a valid prescription can get a starting dose of Zepbound vials at LilyDirect for a reduced price of $349 to $299 per month. The price of the higher dose has now dropped from $499 to $399 to $449 per month. Zepbound’s list price is approximately $1,086 per month.
The move comes just weeks after President Trump signed a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to make GLP-1 drugs more affordable. Eli Lilly’s lower prices on single-dose vials could allow more patients to access discounted treatments faster, as direct-to-consumer sales now account for more than a third of new Zepbound prescriptions.
Selling a franchise meant the sales reps had to tell the company’s story and control the narrative. But thanks to AI, potential buyers now appear armed with data and analytics, and don’t need a franchise salesperson to explain to them what a business does.
The rise of the “naked” seller reflects a sea change in the way franchises are evaluated, according to franchising.comInformation that once resided behind gated conversations is accessible with a few of ChatGPT’s prompts,
Franchise brands that are transparent, data-ready, and easy for AI to interpret will gain trust. Those that rely on sophisticated presentations or protected information will struggle to compete in a market where prospects expect proof.
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