Core Insights - The company has implemented an AI-driven sales management platform that has improved sales forecasting accuracy by 30% and data adoption rates by 40% [1] - The company has provided financial support of up to 50 million for franchisees, aimed at alleviating liquidity pressures and strengthening collaboration [2] - The company is expanding its product categories and has seen positive growth in innovative categories, with instant food and beverage segments growing by 16.1% and 6.9% year-on-year, respectively [2] Group 1 - The company launched a "Store Sales Planning Management Platform" in May, integrating franchisees into a unified framework and enhancing supply chain efficiency through AI [1] - The company added 44 new distributors in the first half of 2025, focusing on transportation hubs and educational scenarios [1] - The company has established a comprehensive early warning network with 51 intelligent warning models to enhance operational efficiency [1] Group 2 - The financial support provided to franchisees is limited to 1 million per store and 5 million for related parties, aimed at supporting new and expanding stores [2] - The company is actively developing new growth engines in various sectors, including beverages, dairy products, and prepared foods, with positive performance in innovative categories [2] - The company is deepening its exploration in non-food and cross-border categories to meet diverse consumer needs [2] Group 3 - The company has sufficient cash on hand, and short-term fluctuations in operating cash flow will not impact normal operations or future expansion plans [3] - Changes in gross margin are primarily due to the different profit structures associated with new business expansions [3]