Former Noodles & Company® CMO Makes
Jump into the Automotive Industry to Join Brand's Growth
Efforts
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- FullSpeed Automotive®, one of the nation's largest
franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair
facilities, home to flagship brands Grease Monkey®, SpeeDee Oil
Change & Auto Service®, and Kwik
Kar®, has announced the appointment of Stacey Pool as the new Chief Marketing Officer,
effective May 28, 2024.
Pool brings more than two decades worth of marketing and
e-commerce experience with industry-leading brands including Nike®,
Vail Resorts®, and most recently, Noodles & Company®.
Throughout her time as Chief Marketing Officer at Noodles &
Company, Pool led some of the brand's most successful initiatives,
including the 'Uncommon Goodness' campaign launch and revitalizing
the company's rewards and loyalty programs.
"I am thrilled to join FullSpeed Automotive during
this exciting time of growth for the brand," says Ms. Pool.
"FullSpeed continues to position itself as a leader in the auto
aftermarket industry, and I'm eager to be a part of their
progressive growth. I look forward to joining this skilled team at
FullSpeed and bringing my experience in utilizing data-driven
strategies to fuel customer loyalty."
As Chief Marketing Officer, Pool will oversee all brand and
digital marketing efforts as well as lead customer experience
strategies for FullSpeed's family of brands with an immediate focus
on driving growth in car count. Pool will report directly to Chief
Executive Officer, Rob Lynch, and
serve on the FullSpeed Automotive executive leadership team.
"Stacey brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record
in digital innovation and performance marketing," says Rob Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of FullSpeed
Automotive. "Her diverse experience is complemented by her focus on
cultivating high-performing, adaptable, and innovative teams, which
will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing success of FullSpeed
Automotive."
The appointment comes at a vital time as the brand recently
launched its national franchise opportunity for Kwik Kar Oil Change
& Auto Care.® With aggressive expansion for FullSpeed's
portfolio of brands top of mind, the leadership team is looking to
accelerate their next phase of growth and further solidify its
position as a leader in the auto aftermarket sector.
Now boasting more than 900 company, franchised, and licensed
units, FullSpeed aims to achieve its growth goal of 1,000 units by
the end of 2024. FullSpeed Automotive is looking to bring on
qualified and engaged individuals seeking single, multi-unit, and
conversion opportunities.
When franchisees invest with FullSpeed Automotive brands,
they're investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid
systems, and proven business models backed with a combined 70+
years of experience in providing quality car care in the industry.
FullSpeed Automotive's acquisition strategy has also played a key
role in nationwide expansion and remains a strong business focal
point for growth.
For more information, visit fullspeedautomotive.com,
greasemonkeyfranchise.com, speedeeoilfranchise.com,
kwikkarfranchise.com, or call 800-364-0352.
About FullSpeed Automotive®
FullSpeed Automotive
is among the nation's largest franchisors and operators of
automotive aftermarket repair facilities and home to flagship
brands Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and
Kwik Kar. FullSpeed brands offer oil
changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes, and
other ancillary services through multiple brand formats that target
several desirable segments of the service market. The company's
strategic geographic footprint of 900-plus franchised and
company-owned locations provides density in high growth markets. In
2024, Grease Monkey was included in Entrepreneur's prestigious
Franchise 500 ranking; SpeeDee was Entrepreneur Verified. FullSpeed
is headquartered in Greenwood Village,
CO. For more information, go to
www.fullspeedautomotive.com.
About Grease Monkey®
Founded in 1978 and part of the
FullSpeed Automotive family of brands, Grease Monkey has more than
45 years of expertise in oil changes and automotive maintenance.
There are more than 500 Grease Monkey auto centers in the United States, China, Colombia, Mexico, and Saudi
Arabia. In 2024, Grease Monkey was included in
Entrepreneur's prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the eighth
consecutive year, and ranked #69 on Entrepreneur's First-Ever List
of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit. Grease Monkey is also proud
to have received the VetFran 5‐Star rating demonstrating its
extraordinary commitment to "provide access and opportunities in
franchising to our Nation's Veterans and their Spouses." For more
information, go to www.greasemonkeyfranchise.com.
About SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®
Founded
in 1980, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service is a franchise-based
full-service automotive care company headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. There are more than 170
SpeeDee auto centers located throughout the United States and Mexico. In 2023,
SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service was included in
Entrepreneur's prestigious Franchise 500 ranking for the fifth
consecutive year. Alongside franchise accolades, SpeeDee Oil Change
& Auto Service has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as
a Top Franchise for Veterans for the sixth year in a row, ranking
#12. SpeeDee is also proud to have received the VetFran 5‐Star
rating, demonstrating its extraordinary commitment to "provide
access and opportunities in franchising to our Nation's Veterans
and their Spouses." For more information, visit
www.speedeeoilfranchise.com.
About Kwik Kar®
Kwik Kar specializes in full-service
oil changes, scheduled maintenance, state inspections, and many
other automotive repair services. The brand was recently acquired
by FullSpeed Automotive, the nation's largest franchisors and
operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities and home to
flagship brands Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto
Service. For more information, go to kwikkarfranchise.com.
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