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Service King Collision Repair Corporate Office

Service King Collision Repair was founded in 1976 by Eddie Lennox in Dallas, Texas. The company operates a chain of auto collision repair shops in 21 states, with most locations being in Texas. The company is the largest provider of auto body repair services in the state of Texas, and one of the largest independently owned collision repair shops in the country.

As of 2015, the company has 243 locations in 21 states. The Blackstone Group owns a majority share of the company, purchasing it from the Carlyle Group in 2014. The company provides auto body repair, painting, hail damage repair, and glass replacement for all makes and models.

In addition to vehicle repair, the company provides towing services, estimates, insurance estimates, and rental services.

Service King Collision Repair

Service King Collision Repair was founded in 1976 by Eddie Lennox in Dallas, Texas. The company operates a chain of auto collision repair shops in 21 states, with most locations being in Texas. The company is the largest provider of auto body repair services in the state of Texas, and one of the largest independently owned collision repair shops in the country.

As of 2015, the company has 243 locations in 21 states. The Blackstone Group owns a majority share of the company, purchasing it from the Carlyle Group in 2014. The company provides auto body repair, painting, hail damage repair, and glass replacement for all makes and models.

In addition to vehicle repair, the company provides towing services, estimates, insurance estimates, and rental services.

History

ZipCar Corporate Office

ZipCar was founded in June of 2000 by Robin Chase and Antje Danielson. The company operates a car sharing company. Danielson and Chase designed their company to be similar to car sharing programs already established in European countries. Cars are parked in strategic locations and clients pay a monthly fee in addition to being billed by the hour or the day. Smart phone apps unlock and activate the cars, as well as provide billing services.  Fuel, parking, and insurance are all included in the price.

The company was purchased in March of 2014 for $500 million in cash by Avis Budget Group. The company now operates as a subsidiary. As of early 2016, the company stated that they had 1 million members in 500 cities and operates in 9 countries. The company uses more than 50 different makes and models of cars and light trucks.

ZipCar has been sued twice for charging “hidden”fees, including a surcharge for a parking ticket, even if the ticket was overturned, and for talking to a customer service representative regarding a disabled vehicle, even though there is no other way to report one.

ZipCar

ZipCar was founded in June of 2000 by Robin Chase and Antje Danielson. The company operates a car sharing company. Danielson and Chase designed their company to be similar to car sharing programs already established in European countries. Cars are parked in strategic locations and clients pay a monthly fee in addition to being billed by the hour or the day. Smart phone apps unlock and activate the cars, as well as provide billing services.  Fuel, parking, and insurance are all included in the price.

The company was purchased in March of 2014 for $500 million in cash by Avis Budget Group. The company now operates as a subsidiary. As of early 2016, the company stated that they had 1 million members in 500 cities and operates in 9 countries. The company uses more than 50 different makes and models of cars and light trucks.

ZipCar has been sued twice for charging “hidden”fees, including a surcharge for a parking ticket, even if the ticket was overturned, and for talking to a customer service representative regarding a disabled vehicle, even though there is no other way to report one.

History

Red Line Courier Corporate Office

Red Line Courier was founded in 1995 in Mission Hills, California. The company offers courier and freight service throughout the state of California. Orders can be placed online or via telephone. The company hand delivers all items using marked trucks, cars, and uniformed drivers.

The company specializes in document and medical deliveries, such as legal documents, medical documents or files, messenger service, or mail forwarding. The company offers 2 hour, 4 hour, same day delivery or 24 hour delivery services. All drivers and delivery persons are bonded and insured.

Red Line Courier has a 5 star rating on Google, is listed as a member of good standing with the Better Business Bureau, and is certified by the California Delivery Association.

Red Line Courier

Red Line Courier was founded in 1995 in Mission Hills, California. The company offers courier and freight service throughout the state of California. Orders can be placed online or via telephone. The company hand delivers all items using marked trucks, cars, and uniformed drivers.

The company specializes in document and medical deliveries, such as legal documents, medical documents or files, messenger service, or mail forwarding. The company offers 2 hour, 4 hour, same day delivery or 24 hour delivery services. All drivers and delivery persons are bonded and insured.

Red Line Courier has a 5 star rating on Google, is listed as a member of good standing with the Better Business Bureau, and is certified by the California Delivery Association.

History

Huntington Learning Center Corporate Office

Huntington Learning Center was founded by Dr. Raymond Huntington and his wife, Eileen in 1977. The company operates a chain of tutoring and testing centers. The company expanded to a second location in 1978. Franchising began in 1985.

Today, Huntington Learning Center is one of the oldest and best known providers of educational tutoring and testing services in the US. In addition to the usual tutoring services, the company also offers tutoring and preparation for SAT testing, GED, ACT, and PSAT exams.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 2000, which forced the sale of some company locations. There are approximately 300 locations in 40 states as of 2015, 90 percent of which are franchise operations.

Huntington Learning Center

Huntington Learning Center was founded by Dr. Raymond Huntington and his wife, Eileen in 1977. The company operates a chain of tutoring and testing centers. The company expanded to a second location in 1978. Franchising began in 1985.

Today, Huntington Learning Center is one of the oldest and best known providers of educational tutoring and testing services in the US. In addition to the usual tutoring services, the company also offers tutoring and preparation for SAT testing, GED, ACT, and PSAT exams.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 2000, which forced the sale of some company locations. There are approximately 300 locations in 40 states as of 2015, 90 percent of which are franchise operations.

History

Sylvan Learning Corporate Office

Sylvan Learning was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1979 by former teacher Barry Fowler. The company began offering franchises in 1983 and grew rapidly. With more than 500 franchises by 1986, the company went public on the NASDAQ, but has since gone private again after being purchased by Sterling Capital Partners.

The company operates a chain of tutoring and educational testing centers around the US. Entrepreneur Magazine has listed the company 25 times in their list of 500 Best Franchises.

Sylvan provides personalized learning programs with semi-private instructors. The company mainly provides tutoring services for primary and secondary education, but also provides testing and tutoring for college entrance and state exams.

Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1979 by former teacher Barry Fowler. The company began offering franchises in 1983 and grew rapidly. With more than 500 franchises by 1986, the company went public on the NASDAQ, but has since gone private again after being purchased by Sterling Capital Partners.

The company operates a chain of tutoring and educational testing centers around the US. Entrepreneur Magazine has listed the company 25 times in their list of 500 Best Franchises.

Sylvan provides personalized learning programs with semi-private instructors. The company mainly provides tutoring services for primary and secondary education, but also provides testing and tutoring for college entrance and state exams.

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