The nation's leading transmission repair franchise AAMCO has announced that it has signed three new franchise agreements to open new single units in Raleigh, North Carolina; Wichita, Texas; and Dallas, Texas.

            "On behalf of AAMCO, we would like to extend a warm welcome to Jeff Basch and Stuart Long, and congratulate Chad Raymond on the upcoming opening of his third location," said Brian O'Donnell, senior vice president of franchise sales at AAMCO Transmission, Inc. "AAMCO has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years and we will continue to focus on expanding our brand presence in communities across the country, as well as strengthening our relationships with existing customers."   

           According to the press release of AAMCO in PR News Wire, Jeff Basch, a graduate of AAMCO University's School of Franchise Ownership, is planning to open one service center in the Wylie area of Dallaslocated at 2014 State Highway 78 this month. Basch has more than 30 years of automotive engineering experience.

            "I have always had a keen interest in all things automotive and owning a business in the industry seemed like a natural fit," said Basch. "I was drawn to AAMCO's solid business model, as well as the tools and resources it provides to franchisees in order to run a successful operation. The hands-on training I received at AAMCO University was unlike any formal training I have ever undergone, and I look forward to applying the knowledge I have gained to building a loyal customer base."

            "As a nationally recognized brand, I am proud to be a part of such a dynamic company that provides its franchisees with tremendous support to launch and grow a successful business," said Stuart Long, the signee of the franchise agreement in Raleigh. "I look forward to the grand opening of my service center in Raleigh and serving the community for years to come."

            Chad Raymond, an existing franchisee of the AAMCO brand, has signed his third franchise agreement with the automotive care company to open his third service center in Wichita, Kans., located at 1002 E. Lincoln Street.