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A Ziebart-commissioned survey found that many Americans form deep emotional bonds with their cars, with 1 in 5 giving them names like “Purrrsilla” or “Big Johnny.” Drivers tie vehicles to major life moments and often treat them as “forever cars,” leading nearly half to increase upkeep to preserve them, while also worrying about aging issues like rust, paint, and interior wear. Read More

The Mattiacio Group — a long-standing, family-run operator of Ziebart franchises — has acquired 17 additional Ziebart stores from The Harris Group, making it the largest franchisee in the U.S. Ziebart network with a total of 26 locations across New York, Florida, Indiana, and Ohio. The deal honors the decades-long contributions of The Harris Group, led by Jim Harris, who is retiring, while promoting Brandi Gehring (a 20-year veteran of the group) to President to ensure continuity in daily operations. The transition supports Ziebart’s ongoing commitment to service excellence, with leadership teamwork including five key members from The Harris Group joining The Mattiacio ownership as equity partners. Read More

Ziebart is proud to announce that Ben Rogers, owner of the Ziebart franchise in Bay City, Michigan, has been recognized by Franchise Business Review with a 2025 Franchise Rock Star Award in the Giving Back category. Rogers was selected from hundreds of nominations across numerous brands that participated in Franchise Business Review’s annual franchisee satisfaction research. Read More

This Father's Day, Ziebart, fondly known as the "dad of the automotive industry," is giving two lucky fathers the gift of a cleaner, fresher ride with its "Detail for Dad" nationwide contest that starts today. Read More

Ziebart, the global leader in vehicle appearance and protection services, is driving strong momentum in 2025 with multiple franchise agreements signed, new locations secured, and international expansion efforts underway. With a growing footprint in both the U.S. and abroad, Ziebart continues to reinforce its reputation as a premier provider of vehicle protection services. Read More

Ziebart, the global leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is accelerating its international growth with the renewal of its 60-year-old master franchise license with Driven Brands Canada, which owns Uniban Canada. This renewal reinforces its strong market presence of 91 stores across the country under the VitroPlus and UniglassPlus brands. Furthering the brand's commitment to international growth, Ziebart also signed a new master franchise license agreement for its first 10 stores in Mexico, as well as operations in approximately 40 car dealerships. Read More

Furthering its longstanding commitment to supporting veterans in the community, Ziebart, the global leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is proud to announce a donation of $6500 to Mission 22 – a nonprofit committed to supporting veterans and their families, with a primary focus on mental health. Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise’s New Advertising Initiative Solidifies Brand as a Vehicle’s Best Defense. This marks Ziebart’s first national branding campaign in 20+ years. The campaign offers a unified message positioning Ziebart as your vehicle’s best defense. Ziebart’s initiative aims to reach new audiences, driving traffic for local franchise owners Read More

As Ziebart marks 65 years of providing premium automotive appearance and protection services, the brand honored its top-performing franchise owners and stores at its highly-anticipated 2023 Franchise Owner Celebration in Jamaica. The conference, attended by Ziebart franchise owners and corporate executives, provided a platform to celebrate significant achievements and milestones, while upholding Ziebart’s longstanding promise to continually support its franchise owners. Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise Launches Partnership with Born In Detroit & Mission 22, Unveils Museum Exhibit. Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise Kicks Off 65-Year Anniversary with Event at Detroit Historical Museum Read More

Former U.S. Air Force MSG Recognized for Outstanding Performance as a Franchise Owner Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise Caps Year of Award-Winning Growth Heading into 65th Anniversary Celebration Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise Headquarters Raises $15,600+ for Ronald McDonald House - Detroit Read More

Trusted Vehicle Appearance and Protection Service Franchise Adds Locations in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania Read More

Ziebart was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first 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. The 2024 Franchise 500® ranks Ziebart as 150 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Read More

Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Ziebart’s Performance Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise Culminates Holiday Season with Joint Franchisee Donation Effort Read More

Ziebart, the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is being honored for a third consecutive year for prioritizing its employees and maintaining an excellent people-first culture from its employees to its customers. Read More

Automotive Aftercare Franchise Announces 3 Strategic Promotions, Including Creation of Chief Growth Officer & Chief Operating Officer Roles Read More

To ensure sustained growth of its leadership team and maintain marketing excellence at all levels across the brand, Ziebart International Corporation, the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services, is proud to announce the promotion of Michelle Chirco to Director of Marketing. Read More