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Jerry’s Abra Sponsors Uniforms for South Central College

Auto body students at the college in North Mankato, Minn., will now have the proper attire to wear to class.

A Legacy of Female Leaders at Jerry’s Abra

Jerry’s Abra has provided a vibrant culture and environment for several women to enter and grow in the field for many years.

Women of Jerry's Abra
Abra Celebrates 40 Years in Collision Industry

In celebration of 40 years in the industry, Abra has embarked on a new chapter with the launch of its “Another Mile, Another Milestone” campaign.

South Dakota Abra Owners Win Top Gun Award

Mike Brown, Doug Sharp and Chet Lockwood, owners of Abra Brookings, Abra Faribault, Abra Watertown and Abra Mitchell in South Dakota, were recently named winners of the Abra Top Gun Award.

Minnesota MSO Wins Abra Community Champion Award

Kedrick and Louann Johnson, owners of five Abra locations in Minnesota, were honored with the Community Champion award at the Driven Brands U.S. Collision Conference.

NABC Donates Three Recycled Rides at Driven Brands Conference

The NABC, GEICO, CARSTAR, Abra and Fix Auto USA recently donated refurbished vehicles to three Orlando-area women.

Jerry’s Abra Wins Franchisee of the Year

Longtime Abra owners Geri and Jerry Kottschade took home the Abra Franchisee of the Year award.

Fix Auto USA Awards Franchisee of the Year

Vatche Derderian, a California-based entrepreneur and owner of four Fix Auto USA franchises, has been named the Fix Auto USA Franchisee of the Year for 2023.

Driven Brands Raises More than $90,000 for Cystic Fibrosis

Attendees of Driven Brands’ U.S. collision repair joint conference raised more than $90,000 through sock purchases, on-site competitions, a 50/50 raffle and an art auction.

Driven Brands Collision Conference a Success

The conference featured two days of education, discussions and networking opportunities capped off with a Fenders and Fairways charity golf event.

Driven Brands Collision Conference 2023
Abra Bismarck Hosts Summer Community Day

Abra Bismarck in North Dakota recently hosted an interactive community day complete with a vendor show, car show, kid-friendly activities and opportunity for charitable engagement.

ABRA Owners Add Fifth Location to Network

Kedrick and Louann Johnson have recently purchased their fifth Abra store, Abra Cloquet in Minnesota, from fellow franchisee Mike DeBoer.