Posted on 11/30/2017
![Alta Mere Franchisees in Denton, TX Thankful for Family, Staff and Community](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/staff.jpg)
When you’ve had as much success as John and Jaime Blanton, there is plenty for which to be thankful this holiday season. But the Blantons, who own an Alta Mere/SmartView store in Denton, Texas, are grateful for more than j ... read more
Posted on 11/22/2017
![The Importance of Headlight Care](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/headlight.jpg)
With the sun setting earlier in the last few weeks after the end of daylight saving time, most commuters are driving home at dusk or even in total darkness each evening. To stay safe in the darkness, it’s important to t ... read more
Posted on 11/17/2017
![For Father-Son Business Duo, everyday is Veterans Day](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/Veterans_Day.jpg)
Metro Atlantans, drawn by the usual pomp and ceremony, braved cool temperatures Saturday to pay tribute to America’s veterans at area events. It’s a special kindness that veterans can depend on at least one day out of the year, but for father and son Lowell and Scott Hester, the ... read more
Posted on 11/15/2017
![Moran Thanks its Veteran Franchise Owners](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/George-Kok.jpg)
In honor of Veterans Day, Moran Family of Brands would like to salute the 15 franchise owners in our system who served in the military. We are also proud to announce Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Mr. Transmission/Mi ... read more
Posted on 11/9/2017
![Moran Franchisee Profile – Mr. Transmission/Milex’s Chris Robinson of Sycamore, IL](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/chris-robinson.jpg)
In order to earn a customer service award, you have to do more than deliver exactly what the customer needs, when they need it. You must go above and beyond the norm to offer an experience unlike any other for each ... read more
Posted on 10/31/2017
![Hints an Auto Repair Shop Isn’t Up to Snuff](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/broken-engine.jpg)
Most vehicle owners share the struggle of finding an affordable and trustworthy auto repair shop. Without knowing the market, it can be difficult to find a knowledgeable and skilled mechanic with honest values. Don ... read more
Posted on 10/25/2017
![The Advantages of Paint Protection](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/car-paint.jpg)
Paint protection film is a unique service offering that will not only protect your car’s paint job, but also ensure that every aspect of your car’s maintenance and preservation is taken care of for the secondary automot ... read more
Posted on 10/18/2017
![Bad Habits That Are Destroying Your Car](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/handbrake.jpg)
Damage to your car begins accumulating the moment you drive it off the lot. We all know this, but there are ways to speed up this damage without even realizing it, setting yourself up for some hefty repair bills in the ... read more
Posted on 10/10/2017
![Mr. Transmission/Milex Franchisees Help Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/mr-transmission.jpg)
In late August, southern Texas was pelted with heavy rains, storm surges and high winds, which devastated property in much of the area. Stories are still surfacing of the damage wreaked by Hurricane Harvey, and ma ... read more
Posted on 9/28/2017
![How to augment the services you offer by opening a franchise alongside your independent auto shop](https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/Files/Images/Blog/thumbs/time-for-success.jpg)
Small business owners will try any number of marketing ideas to bring in more customers. But with many of these tactics, the increase in traffic to your business is temporary. For a permanent boost to your busine ... read more