Small Business Labor Softens, AI Receptionists Hit the Five-Truck Shop, and Gee Automotive Crosses 75 Franchises

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NFIB's April jobs report and BLS payroll data confirm a softening small-business labor market, AI receptionists are now priced for the five-truck shop, and Gee Automotive's 15-dealership / 3-collision-center acquisition from Jim Click and Tuttle-Click closes — pushing the regional consolidator to 75 franchises across five states.

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