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    Hempy: Create a Culture of Hospitality

    Scott Hempy
    Jan. 24, 2025
    Customers notice when team members go the extra mile to improve their guest experience.

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    Podcasts

    Podcast: Will Right to Repair Bill Reach the Finish Line? (with Justin Cialella of Victory Lane)

    Tom Valentino
    Jan. 23, 2025
    Justin Cialella, president and CEO of Victory Lane and chair of government affairs for PAMA, provides an update on the state of proposed federal right to repair legislation.
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    Welcome to Lube-bock: Multiple Oil Change Operators Building Stores in Texas Town

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    Jan. 21, 2025
    Multiple quick lube operators planning facilities for Texas town.
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    New Valvoline Location Coming to Growing Minnesota Plaza

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    Jan. 20, 2025
    The three-bay shop is slated to open in Sartell, Minnesota, in mid-to-late summer.
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    Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Jiffy Lube, Take 5, Strickland Brothers Recognized in Franchise 500

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    Jan. 16, 2025
    The 46th annual rankings recognized top performing franchisors based on an analysis of 150 data points.
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    Twice-Rejected Take 5 Facility Plans in Florida Back on Table

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Developers and Sarasota County officials have reached an understanding that could allow a modified proposal to be sent back to the county commission.
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    Case Study: Build Your Shop with Equipment Essentials

    Enid Burns
    Jan. 15, 2025
    Core equipment essentials help improve efficiencies in the shop and can increase car count.
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    Shop Look: Auto Ace Express Lube

    Kacey Frederick
    Jan. 13, 2025
    This business has been on a roll, going from one successful Duluth, Minnesota, location to launching another in nearby Superior, Wisconsin.
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    Columnists

    7 Habits of an Effective Lube Manager

    Adam Tatum
    Jan. 10, 2025
    Being proactive through strategic planning and risk management can set operators on a path to success.
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    News

    Quiz: Which VW Vehicle was Recently Part of a Class Action Lawsuit?

    NOLN Staff Reporters
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Think you know which Volkswagen vehicle is allegedly consuming excessive oil? Take our quiz to find out.
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    Quick Lube Q&A: Checking in with Our Columnists

    Emily Kline
    Dec. 30, 2024
    Get to know more about NOLN contributors Scott Hempy, Adam Tatum, and Joanna Johnson.

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    Headshots (left to right) courtesy of: Scott Hempy, Joanna Johnson, Lenny Saucier, and Adam Tatum
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