In a recent press release, Midas released details on its annual convention that took place in Nashville, which featured recognition and awards.
With 70% of the Midas franchise system being present, the three-day event set a new record in attendance.
Kicking off with a celebration of the brand’s 68th anniversary, President and COO Lenny Valentino addressed the audience with an opening speech. Throughout the conference, franchisees were featured in panels that discussed topics including people development, EV and hybrid service, and emerging vehicle technology.
For the second year in a row, Midas selected a nonprofit to donate to as part of the event. This year, Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee was selected as the recipient of $1,500, with a matched donation from the International Midas Dealers Association (IMDA) bringing the total to $3,000. The funds will go towards its LifeSet program, a resource for young people who have aged out of foster care.
Finally, an awards ceremony was held on the conference's final night, where it was revealed that there has been more than a 157% increase in the number of Midas franchisees earning $2M, $3M, $4M, and $5M in revenue, and that the franchise system has experienced 36 months of record-breaking sales.
The Franchisee of the Year title was awarded to Daniel Evers of Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, who operates a single-unit; and Nasser and Amer Halwani of Detroit, who operate multi-unit stores.
The Midas Hall of Fame, which recognizes a Midas franchisee of at least 20 years as well as corporate Midas employees or IMDA members, saw the addition of Kent Smith, who operates 15 stores in the New England region; and Randy Lucyk of Kalkaska, Michigan, who is now retired.
Other awards named included the Mark Smith Community Involvement award, given to franchisee Gus Herlong; and the Nate Sherman Honorary Achievement award, given to former employees Michael Lewis and Mike Bukowski.
