To kick off the year, Ziebart opened its first franchise in the coastal southeast in Irmo, South Carolina, followed by its Australian opening. Additional new openings are slated for Ontario, NY; Triadelphia, WV; Highland, Michigan; Colorado Springs, CO and Fort Myers, Florida, as well as new international locations in Kuwait, the Netherlands, and Greece with more locations being added each month. These new franchise locations include a mix of new franchise owners, as well as existing multi-unit operators.
“As the average age of vehicles on the road consistently increases, rising to a record high last year in over 12 years, this trend presents an opportunity for aftermarket car care providers like Ziebart,” said Thomas A. Wolfe, executive vice president, Ziebart International Corporation. “Because our services help people extend the life of vehicles and protect their second biggest investment, we are experiencing both retail sales growth, associate car dealer sales growth, and increased interest in opening a Ziebart franchise.”
“New business owners are excited about our products and services,” said Jason Theisen, director of franchise operations for Ziebart. “We are exceeding our own expectations of what our franchise locations can accomplish. Our expanding number of franchise owners are ready to meet increasing marketplace demand with our expertise and time-tested services.”
