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FitWorks Corporate Office

Fitworks was founded in 1996 by Linda Ortiz. The company operates a chain of franchised gyms and workout locations.

Fitworks currently has 6 locations in Ohio, down from a high of 15 locations. Many of the gyms were forced to close due to the Covid pandemic of 2020/2022.

Fitworks offers low-priced gym memberships, often for as little as $10 a month. Since the company is a franchise, many gym owners feel that they have more freedom to offer other services that local clients will love.

Some locations offer personal trainers while others don’t so check before you sign up for a yearly contract.

The company does not offer swimming pools but many locations have saunas or infrared saunas.

Fitworks maintains a corporate office in Euclid, Ohio.

FitWorks

Fitworks was founded in 1996 by Linda Ortiz. The company operates a chain of franchised gyms and workout locations.

Fitworks currently has 6 locations in Ohio, down from a high of 15 locations. Many of the gyms were forced to close due to the Covid pandemic of 2020/2022.

Fitworks offers low-priced gym memberships, often for as little as $10 a month. Since the company is a franchise, many gym owners feel that they have more freedom to offer other services that local clients will love.

History

Some locations offer personal trainers while others don’t so check before you sign up for a yearly contract.

The company does not offer swimming pools but many locations have saunas or infrared saunas.

Fitworks maintains a corporate office in Euclid, Ohio.

Clarks Shoes Corporate Office

Brothers Cyrus and James Clark began business by making rugs out of sheepskin and wool. James discovered that he could make slippers out of the excess material that needed to be cut off the rugs.

This soon began the shoe business the world would come to know as Clarks.

In the United Kingdom, Clarks has long been a favorite of parents for new shoes for school-aged children. In the 1970s, Clarks saw a huge demand in the USA for shoes that are now called Wallabees. These suede shoes have heavy gum soles, making them quieter than traditional leather.

In the Netflix series Breaking Bad, a school teacher turned drug maker Walter White is frequently seen wearing Wallabees.

Clarks is well-known for making a wide range of comfortable shoes for everyday wear. In May 2023 Shape magazine listed Clarks as one of the best shoes for those suffering from plantar fasciitis.

In November 2022, Clarks recalled some shoe names due to high levels of toxins in the dye used to make the navy blue color.

Clarks maintains a corporate office in the USA in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Clarks Shoes

Brothers Cyrus and James Clark began business by making rugs out of sheepskin and wool. James discovered that he could make slippers out of the excess material that needed to be cut off the rugs.

This soon began the shoe business the world would come to know as Clarks.

In the United Kingdom, Clarks has long been a favorite of parents for new shoes for school-aged children. In the 1970s, Clarks saw a huge demand in the USA for shoes that are now called Wallabees. These suede shoes have heavy gum soles, making them quieter than traditional leather.

History

In the Netflix series Breaking Bad, a school teacher turned drug maker Walter White is frequently seen wearing Wallabees.

Clarks is well-known for making a wide range of comfortable shoes for everyday wear. In May 2023 Shape magazine listed Clarks as one of the best shoes for those suffering from plantar fasciitis.

In November 2022, Clarks recalled some shoe names due to high levels of toxins in the dye used to make the navy blue color.

Clarks maintains a corporate office in the USA in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Brakes Plus Corporate Office

Brakes Plus was founded in 1990 in Englewood, Colorado. The company is an automotive repair and service franchise and part of the family of companies that includes Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Mavis Discount Tire, Town Fair Tire, and Tuffy Tire and Auto Service.

While the company specializes in brake repair and servicing, Brakes Plus offers a wide range of automotive services including oil changes, front-end alignment, air conditioning service and repair, automatic transmission flush, and more.

Starting off with a single store, founder Larry Pisciotta can now boast 140 locations in 6 states.

In November 2015, Brakes Plus, with stores across Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, and Iowa, completed the successful rollout of the Fuse5 Shop Management System throughout its entire operation.

Brakes Plus continues to expand, with the latest location opening in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 18th, 2023.

Brakes Plus maintains a corporate office in Centennial, Colorado.

Brakes Plus

Brakes Plus was founded in 1990 in Englewood, Colorado. The company is an automotive repair and service franchise and part of the family of companies that includes Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Mavis Discount Tire, Town Fair Tire, and Tuffy Tire and Auto Service.

While the company specializes in brake repair and servicing, Brakes Plus offers a wide range of automotive services including oil changes, front-end alignment, air conditioning service and repair, automatic transmission flush, and more.

Starting off with a single store, founder Larry Pisciotta can now boast 140 locations in 6 states.

History

In November 2015, Brakes Plus, with stores across Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, and Iowa, completed the successful rollout of the Fuse5 Shop Management System throughout its entire operation.

Brakes Plus continues to expand, with the latest location opening in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 18th, 2023.

Brakes Plus maintains a corporate office in Centennial, Colorado.

Mr. Transmission Corporate Office

Mr. Transmission was founded in 1963 in Ontario, Canada, when transmission mechanics Jerry Etkin and Bruce Brillinger realized that there was a huge market for automotive transmission specialists.

The company began franchising in 1969. Today there are 65 locations in Canada and 12 in the southern US states of Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri.

Mr. Transmission was sold in 2013 to Responsive Brands, an investment firm.

In 2016, the company received an injunction against Mister Transmission for trademark infringement.

Mr. Transmission continues to expand, with new locations opening even during the pandemic, including the latest one in March 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care is a co-branded operation under franchisor Moran Family of Brands. The two brands offer customers a comprehensive selection of automotive repair and maintenance services.

Mr. Transmission maintains a corporate office in the US in Midlothian, Illinois.

Mr. Transmission

Mr. Transmission was founded in 1963 in Ontario, Canada, when transmission mechanics Jerry Etkin and Bruce Brillinger realized that there was a huge market for automotive transmission specialists.

The company began franchising in 1969. Today there are 65 locations in Canada and 12 in the southern US states of Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri.

Mr. Transmission was sold in 2013 to Responsive Brands, an investment firm.

History

In 2016, the company received an injunction against Mister Transmission for trademark infringement.

Mr. Transmission continues to expand, with new locations opening even during the pandemic, including the latest one in March 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care is a co-branded operation under franchisor Moran Family of Brands. The two brands offer customers a comprehensive selection of automotive repair and maintenance services.

Mr. Transmission maintains a corporate office in the US in Midlothian, Illinois.

Car-X Tire and Auto Corporate Office

Car-X was founded in 1971 by a group of muffler shop owners who wanted to do more with their businesses. No longer a muffler and exhaust repair location, Car-X does almost every type of auto repair you can think of- from head gasket replacement to brakes.

There are currently 160 franchised locations in 5 states.

In 2015, Monro Muffler purchased the Car-X trade name and franchise rights to 146 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas. 

Monro began expanding the Car-X name by adding additional locations.

In February 2023, Car-X was named in a lawsuit stating that the company harassed and discriminated against female employees.

Car-X has expanded its presence in Iowa by adding 8 new locations in the state in the past few years.

Car-X Tire and Auto maintains a corporate office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Car-X Tire and Auto

Car-X was founded in 1971 by a group of muffler shop owners who wanted to do more with their businesses. No longer a muffler and exhaust repair location, Car-X does almost every type of auto repair you can think of- from head gasket replacement to brakes.

There are currently 160 franchised locations in 5 states.

In 2015, Monro Muffler purchased the Car-X trade name and franchise rights to 146 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Texas. 

History

Monro began expanding the Car-X name by adding additional locations.

In February 2023, Car-X was named in a lawsuit stating that the company harassed and discriminated against female employees.

Car-X has expanded its presence in Iowa by adding 8 new locations in the state in the past few years.

Car-X Tire and Auto maintains a corporate office in Schaumburg, Illinois.