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FULLSPEED OPENS CORPORATE-OWNED GREASE MONKEY IN ARIZONA

FullSpeed Automotive has announced the opening of its first corporate-owned Grease Monkey location in Arizona. According to a press release, the store opened August 1 in Anthem, Arizona. FullSpeed hopes to add five new locations to the state over the next two years. There are currently seven franchise locations in Peoria, Phoenix, Prescott, and Tucson. “Over the past few years, we’ve been on a phenomenal growth curve, and with only a select number of facilities operating in Arizona, now is the opportune time to invest and continue to build out our brands in high-profile markets,” said Rob Lynch, chief executive officer of FullSpeed Automotive, via the press release. “This new corporate opening will further promote the need for quick lube services and solidify FullSpeed’s position as one of the nation’s largest automotive aftermarket services operators and franchisors. With the right concepts, proven track records, and a booming auto aftermarket industry, we’re eager to accelerate our development efforts across Arizona.” This new location brings the brand’s total to 500 locations in the United States and internationally. FullSpeed’s target goal is to have 1,000 units by the end of 2023.

UTAH JIFFY LUBES RAISE FUNDS TO BATTLE CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Lube Management, a franchisee in the Salt Lake City area, has launched its 18th-annual fundraiser to support the Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis. According to a press release, customers take advantage of service coupons as part of the program, and that triggers a $1 donation from Jiffy Lube to the foundation. “Since 2005, we have held our annual fundraising program in support of our partners at the Boomer Esiason Foundation to help find a cure for this deadly disease. We’re very proud and appreciative of the community’s support in donating more than $1.4 million over the last 17 years and we hope to continue the momentum in 2022,” said Kirk Umphrey, president of Lube Management, in the press release.

SPLASH ACQUIRES FAST LANE OIL CHANGE AND CAR WASH

Splash Car Wash has acquired Fast Lane Oil Change and Car Wash in New York state.

According to a press release, this acquisition brings Splash to a total of 36 wash locations in New York. Fast Lane is located in Brewster, New York.

Splash and Fast Lane have been direct competitors since 2007, upon Splash completing the acquisition of its existing Brewster location.

“This is a nice addition to our portfolio,” commented Dan Petrelle, chief operating officer of Splash via the press release. “We plan to convert the site to an express wash with the addition of free self-service vacuums, pay gates and substantial equipment upgrades. Unlimited customers will be able to utilize both washes with their membership – express members will pay a small fee for unlimited access to the existing full-service site while primary full-service members can use either facility free of additional charge. This mirrors Splash’s strategy in the White Plains market, which has worked very well, where the chain operates two full-service sites and one express wash providing a comprehensive offering covering all wash needs of the customer base.”

TBC BRANDS APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL SALES

TBC Brands has appointed Clif Armstrong to Director of Commercial Sales.

According to a press release, Armstrong’s role will focus on developing growth efforts for commercial businesses.

“Through his vast knowledge in the commercial tire and retreading industry in addition to his extensive customer-centric sales and management experience, I am confident that Clif will lead the TBC Brands commercial team into our next phase of growth,” said Geoff Doster, president and COO of TBC Brands and TBC International in the press release.

Armstrong has had a nearly 30 year career in leading strategic development for the commercial tire business. Some of his past roles have included: Continental Tire’s director of commercial tire marketing in the Americas, president of Pirelli Industrial Tire North America, and president and CEO of Marangoni Tread North America.

Additionally, he was on the Board of Directors for Systeme De Rechapage RTS and Marangoni Tread North America from 2019 to 2021.

TBC Brands LLC is one of North America’s largest distributors of proprietary brand tires.