ABRA Auto Body & Glass Enters Indiana Market - BodyShop Business

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Enters Indiana Market

Opening of 42nd franchise repair center is first in Indiana and brings ABRA's total national shop count to 124 in 13 states.

ABRA Auto Body & Glass has announced the opening of its 42nd franchise repair center and the first in the state of Indiana. The move is part of the company’s overall plan to accelerate growth in the months and years ahead and increases the total number of ABRA repair centers to 124 in 13 states.

The new ABRA repair center is located on the site of McGonigal Buick GMC Cadillac in Kokomo, Ind., about an hour north of Indianapolis.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for ABRA in a new market and represents our commitment to excellence and significant growth across the country,” said President and CEO Duane Rouse. “McGonigal has a rich history of auto body repair in the Kokomo area and is known for their guiding principles of dream, deliver and drive. With this partnership in place and ABRA’s innovative service model, we’re confident both the vehicle owner and our business partners will be impressed.”

Added Mark Wahlin, ABRA’s vice president of franchise development, “We’re extremely proud to welcome McGonigal Buick GMC Cadillac to our group of ABRA franchisees. Their dealer presence and reputation in the Kokomo market fit perfectly with our mission to be the best auto body and glass company in America.” 


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