Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. franchisees
Joseph Saelens and Carl Kampmeier of Madison, Wis., were
recognized as the Franchisee of the Year, by the International Franchise Association (IFA), during the 11th Annual Public Affairs Conference, for their
outstanding performance and the contributions they have made to
enhance the growth and development of franchising.
"The IFA is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of Joseph
and Carl with the Franchisee of the Year Award," says IFA
Chairman Ken Walker, also the chairman & CEO of Driven Brands. "The
franchising community is an important component of the U.S.
economy due to the hard work of these exemplary individuals who
have helped bolster the growth of the industry."
"This prestigious award motivates us even more to continue to
provide the highest quality service and most competitive
prices," Saelens says. "Our new fourth store in Appleton will be
just as customer friendly as our three in Madison."
Founded in Houston in 1972 with a single muffler shop, Meineke
Car Care Centers has expanded product and service offerings
while demonstrating steady growth both domestically and
internationally. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., since 1986,
Meineke is today the second largest specialist automotive
service franchise in the Americas with approximately 900
locations worldwide.
The Franchisee of the Year Award is a major component of the
IFA's Public Affairs Conference. During the two-day event,
conducted Sept. 13-14, over 500 franchise industry leaders met
with over 200 congressional offices about issues important to
the future of franchising such as healthcare reform and access
to credit.
