FullSpeed Automotive announced the recently signed agreements for three Grease Monkey locations in Florida, building on strong development for the brand. The first location recently opened at 1950 Dundee Rd., Winter Haven, Florida. A second location, in Dundee, is projected to open in April; and the third location, in Auburndale, is projected to open in May.

Behind the three-unit Grease Monkey agreement is Goran Mladen, who said he felt FullSpeed’s brands had the greatest chance for success and was impressed with their training and support programs.

“When researching the Grease Monkey franchise opportunity, I was immediately impressed by the support team and the success potential of each store,” said Mladen. “It’s exciting to be opening my first Grease Monkey location in the area I’ve called home since 2015.  I’ve seen, firsthand, the need for more automotive services in the area, and I can’t wait to see my first location succeed and provide this new service to my community.”

Mladen looked around Florida for real estate deals that included the sale of existing lube shops. This has allowed him to invest in multiple locations with Grease Monkey. With one already open, he has two more under construction in the area, and is interested in investing in more units to open in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast, Florida, in the future.