ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced it has opened its newest franchise location in Wausau, Wis., about 90 minutes northwest of Green Bay. The latest ABRA franchise is independently owned and operated by Keith Kocourek of Kocourek Auto Group.

The opening is the company’s 81st repair center addition in 2014 and increases ABRA’s total repair center portfolio to 259 in 20 states.

“Kocourek Auto Group’s reputation for excellence, quality and professionalism has been recognized in the Wausau area for more than 20 years,” said Duane Rouse, ABRA’s president and CEO. “This is a tremendous opportunity in Wisconsin and caps off a remarkable year filled with growth. ABRA’s future is bright and the attention of our entire team is focused on the prospects ahead, anticipating a successful 2015.”

Added Mark Wahlin, ABRA’s vice president of franchise development/relations, “Keith Kocourek is a fantastic business owner who epitomizes the ideals of leadership and ABRA values. He’s invested millions of dollars in a new repair facility and is committed to showing residents in the community why ABRA is one of the leading collision repairers in the country.”