Labanovich to Lead: Jeff Labanovich named COO of CARSTAR Canada
Hamilton, Ontario — Jeff Labanovich has been named chief operating officer (COO) for CARSTAR Canada. Labanovich has been a part of the CARSTAR Canada family for more than 15 years, joining first as a franchise partner and then the corporate team in 2018. In his former role as general manager of CARSTAR Canada, Labanovich was […]
CAR-STAR Treatment: CARSTAR secures 25 spot on Franchise Times ‘Fast and Serious’ list
Charlotte, North Carolina – Franchise Times is giving it up for CARSTAR on their “Fast and Serious” top 40 list of franchises, with the North American collision banner securing the 25 spot on the list, according to a press release from Wednesday. CARSTAR currently operates more than 700 facilities across 35 U.S. states and 10 […]
Driven to the Market: Driven Brands sets potential stock price
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands, the owners of Carstar, Maaco, Meineke, Fix Auto USA and several other auto service companies, is looking to raise up to $760 million through an initial public offering (IPO)—which would value the company at about $3.4 billion (all figures in USD). Driven Brands plans to sell 38 million shares […]
CARSTAR Canada unites as ‘1’ at annual industry conference in PEI
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — August 19, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada has released the final agenda for its upcoming annual industry conference, taking place in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from August 24 to 26. With a general theme focusing on the company uniting as ‘1’, this year’s conference will focus on the continued unification of […]
Larry Jefferies to receive AIA Distinguished Service Award
Ottawa, Ontario — May 2, 2016 — Larry Jefferies is the winner of this year’s prestigious AIA Distinguished Service Award. An official statement was released by AIA Canada. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented at AIA’s Aftermarket Conference for Executives (ACE) being held at the Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, in Montreal, Quebec. The event takes […]
CARSTAR announces new Director of Business Development
Goodwin brings over 20 years of industry experience to CARSTAR. Hamilton, Ontario – October 15, 2014 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada has appointed Bill Goodwin as new Director of Business Development. Goodwin will take on the task of leading CARSTAR’s business development strategies and team, while working alongside regional directors and managers across Canada. With a background in the […]
