John Olson is often traveling. Sometimes that means he is behind the wheel of a customer’s car, trying to diagnose a problem. But frequently, he is doing actual traveling with his wife, Becky, on vacation. Olson – who owns two Multistate ... read more

Albert and Serina Daniel have a blueprint for success for the two franchises they own in Western Maryland.  The couple operates a Milex Complete Auto Care shop in Frederick and a Milex/Alta Mere co-branded store in nearby Boonsboro.  That blueprint has led to a fourth time winning the Mile ... read more

On September 27, 2018, Moran Family of Brands Co-Founder, Chairwoman and CEO Barb Moran attended an invitation-only economic conference in Washington, DC, the White House Economic Summit. “It was an amazing opportunity to meet some of the key players in Washington, and to hear from ... read more

We all have bad habits, and some of them are worse than others. And sometimes our bad habits can really hurt us, literally and financially. We see that sometimes at Milex Complete Auto Care. That’s why we thought we’d spotlight so ... read more

If you’ve ever put off an oil change, a tune-up or getting your brake pads replaced, you may have well thought, “Well, what’s the big deal, really?” Maybe it isn’t a big deal, depending on how long you have put off your car maintenance. But if you’ve ever bought a used car, what’s the first – beyond ... read more

When people consider buying into a franchise, many give considerable thought about the business model more than anything else. After that, they are likely to focus on the franchise fee or study the company’s history ... read more

When you are teaching a teenager to drive, you’re naturally focused on some of the most important things about being behind the wheel. Like, maybe you’re constantly shouting, “The brake is on the left. The LEFT!” But s ... read more

For some of us, it’s that time of year again. Suddenly, we have more passengers in our car than usual. On our way to work, or on our way from work, we’re shuttling our kids – and maybe the neighbor’s kids – to school. That’s rig ... read more

August is Brake Safety Awareness Month, which is a great time to make sure your car’s brakes are in proper working order. Although the issue of if your brakes are functioning correctly sounds like an easy question ... read more

If you’ve thought many times about starting a business but quickly dismissed the idea, there are probably some logical reasons holding you back. Fear of failure, having the proper guidance and being able to market an ... read more