ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Tennessee Franchise

    MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 23, 2001--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of its sixty-ninth facility today. Located in Cleveland, TN, this is the second ABRA franchise awarded to Nelson Bowers II in the greater Chattanooga trade area.
    Rollie Benjamin, President and CEO of ABRA, commented on ABRA's decision to award another franchise to Bowers: "We are very happy with the success of Nelson's Chattanooga franchise. This success can be attributed to their team's in-depth knowledge of the damaged vehicle repair industry, and their emphasis on integrity. Their professional staff and leadership fit perfectly with our corporate philosophy, and we feel confident that the Cleveland location will perform up to the high standards expected of all ABRA centers."
    The 14,000 square feet repair center, located at 2709 South Lee Highway, employs two mechanics, eight body technicians, two painters, two preppers, and two detailers.
    When asked of his decision to open an additional ABRA franchise, Bowers commented, "Our affiliation with ABRA has been very rewarding primarily because of their commitment to superior service and excellent craftsmanship. The procedures, training, and marketing support provided by their corporate staff allow us to deliver industry-leading levels of efficiency and quality. Our goal is to open additional ABRA facilities within the Chattanooga area over the next few years. This will afford us the opportunity to capture the largest market share in this area."

    ABRA Auto Body & Glass is a national damaged vehicle repair company specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Started with one repair center in 1984, they have grown to sixty-nine facilities in ten states. Their plans for accelerated national growth over the next several years include acquiring existing facilities and building new locations.