Fix Auto USA announced that it has expanded its presence in Northern California with the addition of F. Lofrano and Son and its three San Francisco Bay Area locations. Fix Auto USA now operates 135 locations in eight states.
The three locations are:
- Fix Auto 17th Street (San Francisco, Calif.), formerly F. Lofrano and Son – 17th Street; operated by the Lofrano family
- Fix Auto Divisadero (San Francisco, Calif.), formerly F. Lofrano and Son – Divisadero; operated by the Lofrano family
- Fix Auto San Rafael (San Rafael, Calif.), formerly F. Lofrano and Son – San Rafael; operated by the Lofrano family
“We made the decision to join Fix Auto USA for one main reason: to gain the benefits of a nationally recognized brand, all while maintaining complete ownership of our shops,” said F. Lofrano and Son President Tony Lofrano. “It’s incredibly rewarding personally and professionally to be surrounded by so many others that truly care about our success, and that’s very comforting to me.”
“The dynamics of our industry are changing quickly, and by aligning our business with Fix Auto USA, we’ll be able to take advantage of these changes so that we can maintain our status as market leaders,” said second-generation F. Lofrano and Son CEO Aaron Lofrano. “We look forward to leveraging Fix Auto USA’s platform and the many benefits Fix Auto USA offers.”
“Our entire team, including our two operating partners Kien Dao and The Dao, is looking forward to leveraging Fix Auto USA’s operational platform of operational excellence,” said F. Lofrano and Son COO Josh Lofrano. “I’m especially excited to begin working with other franchise partners to share best practices and engage in dialogue that will help improve our businesses collectively.”
Added Fix Auto USA President and CEO Paul Gange, “It’s an honor to welcome the Lofrano family, a multi-generational body shop organization that’s been in business for over 40 years, to the Fix Auto USA Network. The addition of these locations further strengthens our growing footprint in the greater San Francisco Bay area.”
