Fix Auto USA Welcomes F. Lofrano And Son As Newest Franchise Member

Fix Auto USA Welcomes F. Lofrano And Son As Newest Franchise Member

Fix Auto USA now operates 135 locations in eight states.

Fix Auto USA has announced an additional Northern California expansion as F. Lofrano and Son joins the network with three San Francisco Bay Area locations. Fix Auto USA now operates 135 locations in eight states. The three new locations are:

  • Fix Auto 17th Street (San Francisco)
    Formerly F. Lofrano and Son – 17th Street; operated by the Lofrano family
  • Fix Auto Divisadero (San Francisco)
    Formerly F. Lofrano and Son – Divisadero; operated by the Lofrano family
  • Fix Auto San Rafael (San Rafael, California)
    Formerly F. Lofrano and Son – San Rafael; operated by the Lofrano family

“We made the decision the join Fix Auto USA for one main reason: to gain the benefits of a nationally recognized brand all while maintaining complete ownership of our shops,” said Tony Lofrano, F. Lofrano and Son president. “It’s incredibly rewarding personally and professionally to be surrounded by so many others who truly care about our success, and that’s very comforting to me.”

“The dynamics of our industry are changing quickly and by aligning our business with Fix Auto USA we’ll be able to take advantage of these changes, so that we can maintain our status as market-leaders,” said Aaron Lofrano, second-generation F. Lofrano and Son CEO. “We look forward to leveraging Fix Auto USA’s platform and the many benefits Fix Auto USA offers.”

“Our entire team, including our two operating partners Kien Dao and The Dao, is looking forward to leveraging Fix Auto USA’s operational platform of operational excellence,” said Josh Lofrano, F. Lofrano and Son chief operating officer. “I’m especially excited to begin working with other franchise partners to share best practices and engage in dialog that will help improve our businesses collectively.”

“It’s an honor to welcome the Lofrano family, a multi-generational body shop organization that’s been in business for over 40 years, to the Fix Auto USA Network,” said Paul Gange, Fix Auto USA president and CEO. “The addition of these locations further strengthens our growing footprint in the greater San Francisco Bay area.”

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