CHARLOTTE, N.C. – MAACO, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive companies, has announced a five-year agreement with longtime Regina, Saskatchewan, franchisees, Charlene and Marty Klyne, for the development of 13 MAACO Collision Repair & Auto Painting Centers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  
 
The Klynes, former owners and operators of MAACO Regina, have held a variety of roles in, and have been a part of the MAACO family for more than 25 years. Recipients of many awards, and recognized for the finest in customer satisfaction and quality throughout the chain, the Klynes’ Regina MAACO center was awarded one of the premier honors in the system when it was named a MAACO Certified Centre, a designation representing the highest standards for seamless collision repairs and expert spot painting, and the "BEST OF THE BEST" in the MAACO chain.
 
“MAACO has been an enormous part of our lives for the last 25 years, and we are looking forward to our next role in the brand’s future,” said Marty Klyne. “We are excited to be embarking upon this new venture with MAACO. We will do everything we can to transfer our knowledge and experience to the system and hope to play a big part in growing its footprint and presence in the direct repair and collision space on the Prairies.”
 
"We couldn’t be more excited about developing new centers with operators of the Klynes’ caliber,” says Jose Costa, president, MAACO. “Under their leadership, we anticipate great success and look forward to contributing to the communities we serve.”