Industry Veteran Brings Decades of Leadership
Experience to Nation's Largest Automotive Aftermarket
Franchisor
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 15,
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®, recently appointed Harry T. Jenkins, IV, as the new President of
Retail Operations.
Jenkins brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from his
decades-long career in the automotive industry. His portfolio spans
from several management positions at Genuine Parts Company and
Bridgestone to a wildly impressive tenure at TBC Corporation as
Vice President of Retail Field Operations. Jenkins most recently
served as the Chief Operating Officer at ModWash, where he
spearheaded the strategic initiatives that led to steady annual
profit growth, high employee retention rates, and the opening of
more than 73 new locations.
"FullSpeed Automotive is in an exciting development phase where
we are growing both corporate and franchise units across our three
main brands: Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change and Auto Service,
and Kwik Kar Oil Change and Auto Care," said Rob Lynch, Chief Executive Officer of FullSpeed
Automotive. "Harry's proven success in refining operational
performance and systems will play a key role in helping our brands
enter into this next era of growth."
Not only does Jenkins bring years of experience to this role,
but a passion for going above and beyond for his customers. During
his time at Bridgestone, he was recognized with multiple awards for
his leadership and sales excellence, including the Bridgestone's SC
Zone District of the Year. His dedication to excellent customer
service was honored years later at the TBC Corporation, where he
set company records for customer experience ratings over eight
consecutive years.
"I'm thrilled to step into this role as the President of Retail
Operations," said Jenkins. "FullSpeed Automotive sets the standard
for commitment to quality and customer service in the automotive
aftermarket industry. I'm eager to scale our operations while
upholding that reputation of excellence that our brands are known
for."
Jenkins' appointment comes at a pivotal time as FullSpeed
Automotive looks to innovate and evolve its revenue streams while
upholding its standard of exceptional customer service.
For more information on FullSpeed Automotive and its flagship
brands, 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. SpeeDee is a subsidiary of FullSpeed
Automotive. 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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