Victory Tire & Auto Expands Grand Rapids Footprint with Acquisition of Jack's Auto Service
Acquisition Marks Victory's 20th Location and Second in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., Aug. 26, 2025 -- Victory Tire & Auto, a Straightaway Tire & Auto brand, proudly announces the acquisition of Jack's Auto Service, a well-known automotive repair facility in Northeast Minnesota. This acquisition marks Victory's 20th location and second shop in the Grand Rapids market.
Founded in 1987, Jack's Auto Service has built a strong reputation for quality repairs, personal service, and deep community ties. The six-bay facility, led by long-time owner Keith Still, employs an experienced and dedicated team that has served generations of local drivers with care and commitment.
"We are thrilled to expand our footprint in the Grand Rapids community," says Jeff Matt, brand president, Victory Tire & Auto. "Jack's Auto has built an outstanding reputation, thanks in large part to its exceptional, long-tenured staff who have consistently gone above and beyond for customers. We're grateful to Keith for allowing us this opportunity, and we look forward to building on his legacy while continuing to serve with the same care and commitment the community has come to expect."
The acquisition not only strengthens Victory Tire & Auto's presence in Grand Rapids but also ensures the continuity of Jack's long-standing reputation for quality and trust.
"The time has come to pass on Jack's legacy to a great organization who shares my passion for helping people," says Keith Still, owner, Jack's Auto Service. "Victory Tire & Auto will continue to care for our customers with the same commitment to quality we've upheld since 1987. I'm confident in their ability to support my awesome team and our amazing customers."
As Victory Tire & Auto continues to grow its presence in Minnesota, they are committed to providing customers with the same superior service and customer-first approach that have long defined both brands.
Straightaway is actively expanding its footprint in new and existing markets and welcomes inquiries from shop owners interested in exploring a sale or partnership. For more information visit www.gostraightaway.com.
About Straightaway Tire & Auto/Victory Tire & Auto
Straightaway Tire & Auto is a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform with 70+ locations across Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. In Minnesota and surrounding areas, Victory Tire & Auto is a part of the Straightaway Tire & Auto family, delivering trusted automotive repair services with a strong local presence. Straightaway focuses on building strong local brands by partnering with established automotive repair businesses to provide resources and operational expertise that drive growth and long-term success. The company is committed to identifying opportunities to strengthen the markets where it operates and, being good stewards of the communities, it serves. Straightaway is actively expanding its footprint in new and existing markets through strategic acquisitions and welcomes inquiries from shop owners interested in exploring a sale or partnership. For more information visit www.gostraightaway.com.
SOURCE Straightaway Tire and Auto