An important part of running a successful franchise system is keeping your franchise owners actively engaged in the direction and development of the company.  It is crucial to establish a frequent and consistent line of communication with franchisees to keep them informed about what is happenin ... read more

Do you have little kids or pets? That’s an important reason to consider getting window tinting for your cars. We often preach the benefits of tinted windows at Alta Mere The Automotive Outfitters. It can help keep the sun’s harmful radiation from dama ... read more

Summer vacation season is almost upon us, and many of us will likely be driving a little more. So if you’re thinking of taking a road trip or a vacation somewhere in your car, you may want to do more than pack the sunscreen. Yep, that’s right. You probably should get your car prepared fo ... read more

Mother’s Day has always had a very special meaning to one franchise owner in the Moran Family of Brands franchise system. Susan Trumble owns the Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care store in Florence, Kentucky and has raised her son, Wyatt, around the business all his life.  In fact ... read more

Driving a car is sometimes exciting – in a way you don’t want it to be. Maybe you suddenly notice a small fire in your engine. Or perhaps you have a tire blow out. In other words, ignoring certain problems isn’t just a bad idea for your car – it can be dangerous. In the int ... read more

There is nothing like driving a new car off the lot.  In addition to that patented “new car smell”, the exterior of your vehicle looks immaculate.  The fresh paint glistens in the sunlight and the car has nary a nick or smudge of dirt. Unfortunately, that only lasts so long.&n ... read more

We know cars are not always the most environment-friendly things on the planet. However, in honor of Earth Day, we’re going to do our part and suggest some ways you can care for your car in a more environmentally friendly manner. How so? Well, try these tips. Don’t buy a new car ... read more

There are a lot of popular myths in all walks of life.  Myths can be fun to believe but they can be problematic, too. You can imagine how troubling car myths are. If you believe in a car myth, you could end up draining your bank account and wind up stranded along a roadside. Here are four car ... read more

Minor car collisions unfortunately do happen. The driver behind you wasn’t paying attention and didn’t hit the brakes fast enough. Your car was hit hard, but not too hard. Nothing seems to be initially damaged. Or maybe you were trying to back out of an odd-shaped driveway, and moments l ... read more

It can be easy to overlook the amount of air in your tires. There are no warning lights and the difference between a properly inflated tire and one that needs more air can be subtle.  You may figure that you’ll get your tires checked the next time you get your oil changed. If you get you ... read more