An automotive aftermarket service corporation has signed numerous franchise agreements that will grow its presence locally and internationally.
Earlier this year, Ziebart International Corp. opened up a location in Australia in addition to multiple U.S. locations. They have upped their field support at its global headquarters by expanding the marketing, IT, operations teams and franchise development departments, according to DBusiness.
"As the average age of vehicles on the road consistently increases, rising to a record high last year in over 12 years, this trend presents an opportunity for aftermarket car care providers like Ziebart," Ziebart Executive Vice President Thomas Wolfe told DBusiness. "Because our services help people extend the life of vehicles and protect their second biggest investment, we are experiencing both retail sales growth, associate car dealer sales growth, and increased interest in opening a Ziebart franchise."
DBusiness reports that the aftermarket part service is also expanding to the Netherlands, Greece and Kuwait, with new locations opened each month.
Aftermarket car parts are gaining popularity, according to the Auto Care Association, which reported that global automotive aftermarket sales are projected to increase by 11.2% to a market value of $419 billion.
“New business owners are excited about our products and services,” Jason Theisen, director of franchise operations at Ziebart, told DBusiness. “We are exceeding our own expectations of what our franchise locations can accomplish. Our expanding number of franchise owners are ready to meet increasing marketplace demand with our expertise and time-tested services.”