First-Place Franchise: CARSTAR ranked first in collision repair category on Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 list
Charlotte, North Carolina — CARSTAR was ranked number one in the collision repair category and 248th overall on the 2023 Entrepreneur magazine Franchise 500 list. This is the sixth consecutive year the company has be named among the franchises featured on the acclaimed magazine list. Entrepreneur’s evaluation formula involves the assessment of costs and fees, […]
Jump for John: Simplicity adds John Turner as brand development manager, western Canada
Toronto, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care is pleased to introduce John Turner as the new brand development manager for Western Canada. He’s worked in various roles related to the automotive industry for more than two decades. From repairs to sales to leadership, Turner brings a wealth of experience to the team. “I have been in […]
Boyd Group Bounce Back: Company reports Q1 2022 financial results, cites client price increases, wage pressure
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Boyd Group reported its Q1 2022 financial results Wednesday, confirming that the company saw “some modest recovery of demand for services in Canada,” as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted across the nation. Sales increased by 32 percent to US$556.8 million for Boyd’s U.S. and Canadian operations, up from US$421.6 million in the […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Chetwynd
Chetwynd, British Columbia — CSN Chetwynd, formerly known as Chetwynd Auto Body, was acquired by Lift Auto Group earlier this year to become part of the CSN Collision Centres network. Owned by Sheree Rodenbush and her husband Martin since 1994, the pair have been working tirelessly since then to ensure their customers drive away with […]
Welcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass North Shore
Vancouver, British Columbia — NOVUS Glass has entered the city of North Shore, BC, with the recent opening of NOVUS Glass North Shore. Owner Armin Ojani says the new location will serve customers in the regions of North and West Vancouver and North Shore. NOVUS Glass North Shore offers on-site repair as well as a […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Shelburne
Mono, Ontario — This week CARSTAR Canada announced the opening of its newest location, CARSTAR Shelburne, located at 506168 Hwy 89, Mono, Ontario, L9V 1H8. This is the second CARSTAR facility for owner Franc Cundari, who has owned CARSTAR Orangeville for the past seven years. Excited to support the growing region of Shelburne, Cundari and his team decided to expand their […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Brockville
Brockville, Ontario — CARSTAR has announced the opening of its latest facility, CARSTAR Brockville South, located at 1884 Highway #2 E, Brockville, Ontario, K6V 5T1. Arnold Dixon, the owner of CARSTAR Brockville South, has been a part of the CARSTAR family since 2007; the new location is Dixon’s fifth, and second location in Brockville, Ont. […]
Splendid Success: Simplicity celebrates 80th location
Medicine Hat, Alberta – On Jan. 20, Simplicity Car Care opened its 80th location in the country. Simplicity Car Care Medicine Hat owners, Dean and Rhonda Fischer said they will continue to serve their community with quality service. “Simplicity aligns with the values we at Ted’s Autobody have had for years now,” they said in an […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision South Central Edmonton
Edmonton, Ontario — For more than 60 years, the Wheaton family has built a solid reputation as a trusted name in Alberta’s automotive business, with 17 dealerships and counting. Recently, the family consolidated its presence in the region’s aftermarket industry by opening its second ProColor Collision location in less than two months. The Wheaton Automotive […]
Welcomes of the Week: CSN Koebel’s
Waterloo, Ontario — The latest facility signed to CSN Collision Centres’ roster is CSN Koebel’s, located in Waterloo, Ontario, the company announced October 12. CSN Koebel’s is owned by one of CSN’s original founders and collision industry stalwart, Rob Pavan. Managed by long-time colleague Tony Koebel, the 14,000 sq. ft. facility is in a position […]