Ziebart International
Corporation, the worldwide leader in premium automotive
appearance and protection services, has entered its 65th year in operation
on the heels of an impressive 2023 marked by significant development deals and
prestigious award honors in the franchising industry.
Ziebart welcomed a new store to the
franchise system in spring 2023 in Triadelphia, WV. The brand also
solidified four new franchising agreements, including Ziebart's first
multi-unit deal to bring three shops to Houston, TX. Additional
stores are currently in development in Washington, PA, Ruskin, FL,
and Phoenix, AZ, signaling growing demand for automotive aftermarket
services as the used vehicle market continues to shape the auto industry as a
whole. Today, Ziebart operates more than 400 locations and 1,300 service
centers in 19 states and 37 countries.
"As we celebrate our company's 65th anniversary this
year, it's humbling to take a look back at everything we've achieved to this
point," said Thomas A. Wolfe, CEO and President of Ziebart
International Corporation. "Our growth is a reflection of the
top-of-the-line products and services we offer and the franchise owners that
serve their communities, with each location having a significant impact on the lifespan
of the used vehicle market."
Ziebart was additionally recognized as
one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, first, best, and most
comprehensive franchise ranking. For 45 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise
500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise
industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees.
Franchise 500® ranks Ziebart as #150 – up 19 spots from 2023 – for
its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength
and stability, and brand power. Entrepreneur also ranked
Ziebart as #1 in Automotive Aftermarket Services, and was named to the outlet's
10+ Club for being ranked on the Franchise 500® list for more than
10 consecutive years.
"Every brand on the Franchise 500
has its own unique story, but they all collectively make the same statement:
Franchising is strong and resilient, is full of innovation and opportunity, and
provides a powerful entrepreneurial path for many people," says Jason
Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur. "Our 45th annual
ranking is full of companies with fresh ideas, exciting business models,
cultural sway, and the kind of business sophistication that will define the
next 45 years and beyond."
In a separate honor, Ziebart was named
a Top Franchise for 2024 by Franchise Business Review in the
outlet's 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities. Cited for
its overall franchise strengths, one of Ziebart's most iconic franchise
features are its veteran franchisee benefits. On top of waiving the franchise
fee for veterans, 10% of Ziebart's franchise owners are veterans, earning the
brand recognition as one of the Top Franchises for Veterans by VetFran in 2023.
For more information on Ziebart's
franchising opportunities, visit ziebart.com/franchise-opportunities.
About Ziebart
Founded in 1959, Ziebart International
Corporation is the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and
protection services that extend the life of vehicles. Ziebart operates over 400
locations, with 1,300 service centers, in 37 countries. Ziebart continues to
grow and offers domestic and international franchising opportunities, a
best-in-class investment for qualified prospects. For more information about
Ziebart including franchise opportunities, please visit www.ziebart.com.
