Long-time Abra Owners Geri and Jerry Kottschade Take Home the Abra Franchisee of the Year Award

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October 09, 2023 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, FL– Geri and Jerry Kottschade, owner of Jerry’s Abra in Mankato, MN are earning accolades and accomplishments in collision repair. This week, they added another to their collection – Abra Franchisee of the Year for 2023.

Franchisee of the Year is the highest award given in the Abra family, and it represents the top performer in the Abra network. This winner was chosen on criteria such as leadership among the Abra network, excellent performance, mentorship of other franchise owners and support for the entire Abra family.

Abra’s Franchisee of the Year award year goes to an exemplary team who has been with the network since 2015. The Kottschades have also attended networking events, local career fairs, and much more, placing them as a pillar of guidance that their family of team members and other franchise owners can lean on. The Kottschades brought a new approach to the industry when they joined Abra years ago, creating a customer-focused environment that put customers at ease, creating cooperative relationships with insurance partners and taking on every task in the facility to get the job done.

“We are amazed with this award,” said Geri Kottschade. “It is truly an honor for our entire team to be recognized. It's an incredible cap to a long, rewarding career. We have a retirement party coming up so we'll definitely celebrate then."

Additionally, each year, this location partners with the Mankato MoonDogs to support local families affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and also supports NABC Recycled Rides®. This location and its owner have been a community staple for over 50 years with an unwavering attention to their customers and community.

The awards were presented at a gala event where Abra, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA franchise partners gathered to celebrate the inaugural Driven Brands U.S. collision repair joint conference, along with Driven Brands team members, vendors, and industry leaders. The Evolution 2023 conference ran Thursday, September 28, through Saturday, September 30, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla. The 2023 Driven Brands U.S collision conference featured two days of education, thought provoking discussions, and networking opportunities capped off with a charity golf event.

SOURCE Abra Auto Body Repair Of America

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