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37 Year History

1962 1967 1972 1977 1981 1982 1987 1990 1991 1995 1997 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Operator of several repair shops, Anthony A. Martino launches the AAMCO Transmissions franchise chain.

After guiding AAMCO to industry leadership with 500 franchises coast-to-coast, Mr. Martino sells his interest.

Anthony A. Martino identifies an opportunity between inexpensive, low quality auto painters and expensive, custom paint and collision shops. He opens a pilot MAACO Franchise center in Wilmington, Del.

In just five years, MAACO Franchise grows to nearly 200 production auto painting and body repair centers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

"Uh, oh…better get MAACO becomes a popular slogan as new commercials help spread the MAACO FRANCHISE name.

With over 325 centers, MAACO Franchise is the world's #1 auto painter.

MAACO Franchise tops 400 franchises.

Popular actor Robert Stack, host of "Unsolved Mysteries," enhances MAACO's image in new commercials.

Anthony A. Martino is the eighth Entrepreneur of the Year honored by the International Franchise Association.

MAACO Franchise now numbers 450 centers. Same store sales have increased for five consecutive years.

Franchise paints and repairs its 10 millionth vehicle as centers gross more than $350 million.

Forced to postpone an October convention in Puerto Rico following 9/11, Anthony A. Martino patriotically holds it in early January in New York City. There, he announces plans for a "Quantum Leap" brand expansion.

MAACO Franchise Auto Painting & Bodyworks is now MAACO Franchise Collision Repair & Auto Painting. A new tag line, America's Body shop, supports an expansion into late model cosmetic collision work. A "Certified Center" program provides access to a growing roster of centrally billed fleet accounts.

Franchise updates its stores to merchandise "best body shop practices for less."

Average store revenues are rising for the fourth consecutive year. More than 9 of 10 customers continue to say they would recommend MAACO Franchise. MAACO centers have brought new life to more than 15 million vehicles since 1972.

More than 9 of 10 consumers continue to say they would recommend MAACO.

Average store sales rise for a sixth consecutive year. MAACO franchises have brought new life to almost 17 million vehicles.

Mr. Martino passes away in January. In April, franchisees gather for a Tech Expo. They resolve to honor his drive and vision through continued advancement of the MAACO name and reputation.

Driven Brands, Inc., the parent of Meineke Car Care Centers, Econo Lube N’ Tune, AutoQual, Aero Colours, Drive N Style, and Tortal.net, announced the acquisition of Maaco Franchising, Inc. MAACO Executive Mark A. Martino, with the company since its founding in 1972, will assume the position of Co-Chairman.