Jiffy Lube

Roadie Survey Finds Flexibility Reigns Supreme for Gig Workers Choosing Side Hustles

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Mardi, mai 21, 2024

The gig economy offers workers the opportunity to earn money by performing tasks across a range of categories.

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  • The gig economy offers workers the opportunity to earn money by performing tasks across a range of categories.
  • A new survey shows flexibility is the top priority for gig economy workers who choose to drive as a side hustle, aside from earnings potential.
  • The survey of more than 10,000 active drivers showed that 62% of respondents don’t have a traditional full-time job, and, on average, 55% of their income is from gig work.
  • Additionally, there are never any penalties for choosing not to drive, which makes it a popular choice for side-hustle drivers.

Customers Appreciate Aftermarket Service Providers for Their Convenience, J.D. Power Finds

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

Amid record-high appointment wait times at franchised dealerships,1 customers are finding it easier to do business with aftermarket service providers due to no-appointment drive-in service or a small number of days wait for an appointment.

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  • Amid record-high appointment wait times at franchised dealerships,1 customers are finding it easier to do business with aftermarket service providers due to no-appointment drive-in service or a small number of days wait for an appointment.
  • “Aftermarket service providers should continue to focus on service advisor performance, courtesy and creating a welcoming environment for customers who wait at the facility.
  • These factors are (in alphabetical order): ease of scheduling/getting vehicle in for service; fairness of charges; service advisor courtesy; service advisor performance; service facility; time to complete service; and quality of work.
  • Across each segment in the study, aftermarket service customers continue to find their provider easier to do business with (average of 6.26), while franchise dealer customers rate their service provider an average of 6.09.

Tree Top® Renews Partnership With Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the Kroger Racing Team

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Mercredi, février 28, 2024

Tree Top®, a farmer-owned, farmer-grown brand and leading producer of high-quality fruit-based products, including apple sauces and juices, has renewed its partnership with 2023 DAYTONA 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the Kroger Racing team for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Key Points: 
  • Tree Top®, a farmer-owned, farmer-grown brand and leading producer of high-quality fruit-based products, including apple sauces and juices, has renewed its partnership with 2023 DAYTONA 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the Kroger Racing team for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.
  • 47 Camaro ZL1 at the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube on Sunday, March 3 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228933897/en/
    Tree Top will be featured as the co-primary sponsor of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This is the second consecutive year that Tree Top has teamed up with the Kroger Racing team and Stenhouse Jr. As part of the season-long partnership, Tree Top’s apple sauce and apple juice will be displayed on the No.

Jiffy Lube Collaborates with Meals on Wheels America and Senior Nutrition Programs for National Drive to Do More Fundraising Event

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Lundi, octobre 2, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jiffy Lube, an industry leader in vehicle maintenance for more than 40 years, announced the second annual fundraising event benefiting Meals on Wheels America and local senior nutrition programs. The Drive to Do More for Meals on Wheels campaign seeks to raise more than $1 million to help provide nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks for seniors, with 100% of the donations benefiting the local community.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout October, participating Jiffy Lube service centers across the U.S. will raise funds to help combat senior hunger
    HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jiffy Lube , an industry leader in vehicle maintenance for more than 40 years, announced the second annual fundraising event benefiting Meals on Wheels America and local senior nutrition programs.
  • "Jiffy Lube is committed to service and has a long history of giving back to our local communities.
  • "Millions of homebound seniors depend on Meals on Wheels to deliver nutritious meals and companionship throughout the year," said Kristine Templin, Chief Development Officer of Meals on Wheels America.
  • The national relationship expands both Meals on Wheels America and Jiffy Lube's reach and ability to transform lives, have a more meaningful impact, and create a community of strength, hope, and resilience.

Good Humor® Expands Commitment to Support Ice Cream Truck Drivers Year-Round with the Launch of the Neighborhood Joy Grant Program

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Mardi, septembre 19, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Americans, the iconic Good Humor truck evokes memories of a joyful and carefree summer. However, behind the scenes, ice cream mobile vendors are faced with challenges on multiple fronts – from a limited selling season, to increased gas prices, to brick-and-mortar competition. Ice cream fans are beginning to see the effects of those challenges. According to a new study conducted by Good Humor, nearly 70% of Americans acknowledge that they see fewer ice cream trucks and carts in their neighborhood now compared to their childhood. The worry of a potential future without the ice cream truck and cart would be devastating – as nearly 2/3 Americans would be upset if ice cream trucks and cart became a thing of the past.

Key Points: 
  • That's why Good Humor is announcing their commitment to help ice cream mobile vendors sustain their businesses with the launch of their Neighborhood Joy Grant Program .
  • This program is the latest initiative out of Good Humor's Neighborhood Joy purpose-led platform backed by a $200,000 commitment to support ice cream mobile vendors over the next two years.
  • Earlier this summer, Good Humor introduced the Keep Summer Rolling partnership with Jiffy Lube to provide ice cream truck drivers with maintenance vouchers.
  • "Good Humor's Neighborhood Joy program ensures that we are always able to help ice cream truck vendors spread joy to neighborhoods across America and that's why we're so proud to launch the grant program as another way to support these independent, small business owners and help us preserve this joy," said Bentley King, U.S. Head of Ice Cream Operations at Unilever.

FCPT Announces Acquisition of a Jiffy Lube Property for $1.6 Million

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Lundi, août 7, 2023

Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Jiffy Lube property for $1.6 million.

Key Points: 
  • Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Jiffy Lube property for $1.6 million.
  • The property is located in a strong retail corridor in Iowa and is occupied under a long-term triple net lease with approximately 12 years of term remaining.
  • The transaction was priced at a 7.0% cap rate on rent as of the closing date, exclusive of transaction costs.

Jerry Makes American Drivers Carsmart: AllCar™ App Doubles Services to Inform Drivers and Increase Safety with Launch of GarageGuard™ and DriveShield™

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Mercredi, août 2, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • And with lethal accidents up 27% over the past decade, DriveShield™ helps drivers improve by informing them of unsafe habits and rewarding them when they drive safely.
  • Who it's for: American drivers looking to maintain the value of their car, stay safe on the road and save time and money with ease.
  • With car diagnostic and repair estimate tools, GarageGuard™ demystifies the details and costs of maintenance and repair services.
  • This app expansion was accelerated when Jerry quietly secured an additional $110 million in equity and debt financing in Q2 2022.

Brett T. Ponton to Become Chief Executive Officer of SERVPRO

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Jeudi, juillet 27, 2023

GALLATIN, Tenn., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SERVPRO Industries, LLC (“SERVPRO”), a leading property restoration and construction franchise company, today announced Brett T. Ponton has been appointed its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GALLATIN, Tenn., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SERVPRO Industries, LLC (“SERVPRO”), a leading property restoration and construction franchise company, today announced Brett T. Ponton has been appointed its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 2023.
  • Mr. Ponton will succeed Rick Isaacson, who is retiring after a successful tenure as CEO and nearly 40 years of SERVPRO service.
  • Mr. Isaacson will continue in his capacity as a member of the SERVPRO Board.
  • I am pleased to welcome Brett and continue to support the business moving forward in my role on the Board.”

Jiffy Lube® and Good Humor® Collaborate to 'Keep Summer Rolling' by Supporting Ice Cream Truck Drivers Around the Country

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Jeudi, juin 22, 2023

HOUSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  With rising operating costs impacting the future of ice cream trucks, Jiffy Lube and Good Humor have teamed up to help lessen the burden and expenses local truck owners face. Through the 'Keep Summer Rolling' program, Jiffy Lube and Good Humor are working to ensure that the iconic symbol of the season, the neighborhood ice cream truck, stays on the road and in communities this summer season and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning today, any ice cream truck that meets the Jiffy Lube vehicle qualifications can apply for a complimentary maintenance voucher that can be used at participating Jiffy Lube locations while supplies last.
  • To celebrate this collaboration, Jiffy Lube and Good Humor are hosting Ice Cream Socials at participating Jiffy Lubes around the country where customers will be able to enjoy complimentary Good Humor ice cream, giveaways and more throughout the summer season!
  • For more than 100 years, Good Humor has filled neighborhoods with joy through the beloved ice cream truck and cart.
  • More than 100 years ago, Good Humor® started a delicious revolution with the first ice cream on a stick and then the original ice cream truck in Youngstown, Ohio.

Navigate Launches Marketplace For Platform Contributors

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Jeudi, juin 15, 2023

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigate, a platform building an AI-powered map from crowdsourced data, announced the launch of the Navigate Marketplace, a first-of-its-kind digital storefront where platform contributors can redeem gift cards from global brands with Navigate's native utility token, NVG8, which users earn each time they contribute imagery to Navigate Maps.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigate , a platform building an AI-powered map from crowdsourced data, announced the launch of the Navigate Marketplace , a first-of-its-kind digital storefront where platform contributors can redeem gift cards from global brands with Navigate's native utility token, NVG8, which users earn each time they contribute imagery to Navigate Maps.
  • Navigate Marketplace is a new platform exclusive to Navigate contributors—users that earn NVG8 tokens from capturing and uploading aerial and street-level imagery to Navigate Maps .
  • Currently available across 20+ countries, Navigate Marketplace is a new addition to the platform that will continue to expand its offerings, providing real-world utility to contributors.
  • With the Navigate rewards program and Marketplace, contributors who help power Navigate Maps can now redeem gift cards from their favorite brands with each upload.