MAACO franchisee helps army veteran

On a quiet street in West Springfield, MA, U. S. Army veteran Jorge Santiago had his car vandalized. Santiago’s wife posted about the incident on Facebook not to draw attention, but so people in the community would be aware of it. Maaco Auto Body franchisee Joe Houghton learned of the incident when a local news organization, WGGB, reported on the story. Houghton decided to do something about the incident. He offered to take care of the repairs of the car and provide the Santiago family a rental car during the repair process. Manny Guzman from Maaco said, “Giving back to the communities where we do business is very near and dear to our hearts. Veterans have given a lot to our country, and it’s an honor to be able to give something back to them.” The original story of the vandalism can be viewed here. ABOUT MAACO Maaco, North America’s Bodyshop — a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands based in Charlotte, NC — is North America's #1 auto paint and collision repair franchise. Maaco provides automotive paint and cosmetic repair services for nearly 500,000 drivers annually, with more than 470 owned and operated franchises across the United States and Canada. Maaco has restored the safety and appearance of more than 20 million vehicles over 40+ years and is currently ranked #1 in the automotive appearance services category by Entrepreneur Magazine. For more information about franchising opportunities, visit MaacoFranchise.com. For additional information, visit Maaco.com.