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Snap-on Tools took top honors among the nation's tool franchises in the annual "Franchise 500 Ranking" by Entrepreneur Magazine moving up 13 spots from 2008 to place 37th overall. Snap-on is also listed in the top five among the magazine's ranks for...
Florida based RNR Custom Wheels & Tires (RENT-N-ROLL) is one of the top 25 dealerships in America, as ranked by Tire Business, a leading tire industry publication. In the October 2008 issue, "Top Retail Dealership of 2008 - RNR Custom Wheels moved...
Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, subsidiaries of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) were recently voted Best Domestic Car Rental Companies by Travel Trade magazine in the publication's first-ever Reader's Choice Awards.
CARSTAR Automotive Canada, the country's largest network of high-quality collision repair centres, is holding a unique contest to help tackle a deadly illness and raise money for a good cause. The first ever "CARSTAR Hit Us With Your Best Shot Photo...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported that it will reinstate the company match portion of its 401(k) plan for employees in 2009. The Company will match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 2 percent beginning in...
To cap a multi-award winning year, Mr. Lube has been named as one of Canada's Top 10 Marketers for 2008 by Marketing Magazine, at the magazine's third annual Marque Awards. Recognizing top Agency of the Year, Media Player of the Year and Marketer of...
Auto-Lab Franchise Management Corporation, the holding company for Auto Lab Complete Car Care Centers, which is a 19 year old Michigan based franchisor of complete auto repair centers is pleased to make the following announcement. That NuMac Automotive...
  • Dec 10th, 2008
  • By: Auto-Lab
  • 288    1
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported that it will suspend its pilot program relating to the development of self-service kiosks for use by customers in rental transactions. The Company expects to record a non-cash pre-tax...
Inspired by "Our Heroes Stories" on the Heroes at Home Wish Registry at Sears.com, Sears Holdings and its holiday merchandise suppliers have come together to provide $100 Holiday Trim Shop Reward Cards redeemable for holiday decoration products at...
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the opening of their newest franchise in Watertown, SD. This repair center, formerly known as Sharp Collision Center, is the twenty-third franchise operating u
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it amended its senior secured credit facility to extend the application of the current calculation of its leverage ratio test. Under the amended facility, compliance with the...
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In the recent survey published by the National Minority Franchising Initiative, Moran Industries, one of the nation's leading auto aftermarket franchisor, was named as one of the top 50 franchise opportunities for minority business owners.
Building on a long history of serving customers' automotive needs, Sears is now enabling online shoppers to purchase from a full assortment of automotive-related products in addition to Tires, Wheels and Batteries on Sears.com. Sears will add more than...
The third and final round of Cold Stone Creamery's interactive iMix America contest is now underway, and the remaining 20 finalists are polishing their social networking skills as they continue to promote their ice cream creations and secure a win for...
Precision Auto Care, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PACI) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Revenue was $3.2 million and loss was $6,000, or $0.00 per share, compared with a profit of $191,000, or $0.01 per...
When Sears asked its customers what they wished for this holiday season -- they said they wanted more ways to make the holidays special. To fulfill these wishes and make gift giving even easier and more accessible for families on a budget, Sears today...
easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
In honor of its long-standing commitment to military servicemen and women on Veterans Day, Sears will kick-off its Heroes at Home Wish Registry today, to fulfill wishes for deserving military families and personnel this holiday season. Sears created...
"How much money can I earn?" is one of the top questions that entrepreneurs and potential franchisees typically ask before they invest in a business, but more than 70 percent don't receive an answer until after they sign on the dotted line.
Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, Sears.com today announced the launch of Sears2go -- a mobile commerce Web site. Sears2go, which enables customers to find and buy select Sears.com merchandise from their mobile phone, is the first on-the-
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Net income for the 2008 third quarter was $18.9 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $11.3 million, or...
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Midas, Inc. (NYSE:MDS) will present at the Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium this week in Las Vegas.
  • Nov 3rd, 2008
  • By: Midas
  • 251    0
Sears Home Services has put its entire service fleet of nearly 10,000 vehicles on the front lines to assist in the search for missing children. The action is in association with AmberAlert.com, an alerting technology company.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it has reduced its overall workforce by approximately 6% to adjust the Company's cost structure for current economic conditions. The reduction affected senior management, 30%...
Midas, Inc. (NYSE: MDS) reported net earnings of $1.7 million--or $0.12 per diluted share--for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2008, compared to $3.0 million--or $0.21 per diluted share--in 2007. The 2008 results include $0.04 per share of special items
  • Oct 30th, 2008
  • By: Midas
  • 270    4
The Glass Doctor Leadership Council met Monday for the first time since new representatives were elected this fall from among the more than 175 Glass Doctor independent franchise owners across the United States.
As part of its unwavering commitment to the men, women and families of the U.S. armed forces, Sears Holdings Corporation is pleased to extend the deadline of the Heroes at Home Wish Registry(sm) to Friday, October 31 and encourages all active military...
Driven Brands, Inc., the parent of Meineke Car Care Centers, Econo Lube N' Tune, AutoQual, Aero Colours, Drive N Style, and Tortal.net, announced today the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Maaco Franchising, Inc., the market leader in franchised auto...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it anticipates closing the third quarter with a profit. Additionally, the Company expects to end the third quarter with an unrestricted cash balance in excess of $200 million, up...
Last week local businessman Kevin Tucker opened 1-800 Radiator of South Dallas. The family owned parts distribution hub is part of a growing network of franchise warehouses opening under the 1-800 Radiator umbrella. From Tucker's store, customers will...

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