Franchise Owner of 20 Years Honored for
Transformative Leadership and Outstanding Multi-Unit
Ownership
TROY,
Mich., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziebart
International Corporation (Ziebart), the worldwide leader in
premium automotive appearance and protection services, is proud to
announce franchise owner of 20 years, Nathan Krueger, has been recognized by
Franchise Business Review with a Franchise Rock Star
Award in the category of Multi-Unit Owners. Krueger was
selected for the award from hundreds of nominations from brands
that participated in Franchise Business Review's franchisee
satisfaction research.
Krueger started out as a store manager, but quickly rose to
becoming the franchise owner of two Ziebart locations in
Southeast Wisconsin in
May 2004. Over the past year, he
decided his stores needed a bit of restructuring. So, he brought
his stores back to the basics in order to increase their
profitability. His efforts proved to be quite valuable, as his
stores have seen a great increase across the board.
"I am absolutely thrilled to receive this award on behalf of
Ziebart," Krueger said. "I have been able to witness Ziebart's
tremendous growth and continuous innovation over the past 20 years.
This award further cements that our team is truly making a
difference, and I'm excited to continue this journey of evolution
and improvement with Ziebart."
Krueger also instilled a new culture in his stores between his
team, allowing for an even more positive work environment. His hard
work and dedication in the past year to turn his stores around –
both profitably and amongst his team – additionally earned him
recognition from Ziebart's corporate team as the brand's Most
Improved Dealer of 2023.
"At Ziebart, we are incredibly proud to see Nathan Krueger honored by Franchise Business
Review," said Jason Theisen,
Ziebart's Vice President of U.S. Franchise Operations.
"Nathan's journey from store manager to multi-unit franchise owner
exemplifies the dedication, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit
that we value in our franchisees. His strategic efforts to
restructure and rejuvenate his stores have not only driven
impressive profitability but have also fostered a positive and
empowering culture for his team."
The Franchise Rock Stars were nominated by their franchisor's
leadership team in one of eight categories as franchisees who set
admirable examples when it comes to leadership, business acumen,
financial and professional success, and contributing to their
community. Categories included: Giving Back, Women, Millennials,
Veterans, Family-Owned, "Freshmen", Top-Performers and Multi-Unit
Owners.
"There are so many stories of inspiring franchise owners who are
living their dreams of successful business ownership. Each
franchisee brings unique abilities, values, and skills to their
franchise brand," said Eric
Stites, founder & CEO of Franchise Business Review.
"We've seen that most successful franchise owners demonstrate an
incredibly strong work ethic, a deep passion for their businesses,
and a real commitment to their communities. Our Rock Star Awards
are for those who truly go above and beyond in some special way.
These individuals are truly assets to their company—and their
passion resonates throughout the entire brand."
To see the full list of 2024 Franchise Rock Stars, visit
FranchiseBusinessReview.com.
To find a Ziebart location near you, head to www.ziebart.com.
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 ziebart.com.
About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business
Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the
franchise sector. FBR measures satisfaction and engagement of
franchisees and franchise employees and publishes various guides
and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a
franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of
thousands of franchise owners and over 1,200 leading franchise
companies. To read our publications, visit
https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/digital-guides/. To learn
more about FBR's research, please visit
www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com
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