July 18, 2012—ABRA Auto Body & Glass this week opened a new franchise collision repair center in Asheville, N.C.

ABRA said auto dealer Asheville Ford independently owns the new shop location. The company now operates 43 franchise repair centers, and a total of 125 shops throughout 13 U.S. states.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the progression of our national growth plan,” said Duane Rouse, president and CEO of ABRA. “The excellent reputation of Asheville Ford in the community along with ABRA’s cutting-edge technology creates a partnership and business model second to none.”