Nick Lambie of Ziebart Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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February 22, 2024 // Franchising.com // PHOENIX, Ariz. - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Nick Lambie, owner of Ziebart in Morgantown, WV, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Lambie was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

Lambie has owned his hometown store with his brother, Mark Lambie, since 2019. Following his career as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, Nick Lambie sought a new challenge that would continue his management and mentorship of people, while paying attention to detail and accomplishing the job. In the five years since, the Morgantown store has become one of the brand’s top-performing stores and Nick Lambie’s leadership has translated well to business ownership.

Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream,” said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “We are proud to recognize Nick with the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and I have no doubt his work is changing lives and making a lasting community impact.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their involvement in their communities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture with their workforce, and assisting their fellow franchisees when called upon.

Lambie, as a success story for veteran franchise ownership, will soon open his second location with his brother in Washington, PA later this year.

“If you take care of those around you, they’ll take care of you in return. That message sits at the core of why I got into entrepreneurship in the first place,” said Nick Lambie. “This award is an incredible honor and I’m happy to represent my brother, our store, our hometown, and the Ziebart brand overall as a Franchisee of the Year. Every award is a team award and I can’t thank everyone that’s helped me get here enough.”

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