The Mufflerman Inc. acquires Superior Tire & Auto Inc.

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TORONTO — The Mufflerman Inc., a portfolio company of Argyle Capital Partners has acquired Superior Tire & Auto Inc. from Frank Bongiovanni, President and Howard Minsker, Chief Executive Officer.

Superior Tire is a franchisor of retail tire stores and car care centres in Ontario. With 10 locations located strategically throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Barrie, Superior Tire provides automotive tire sales and care repair services. Superior Tire’s President and employees will be remaining with the business and will continue to lead the Superior Tire franchisees and operations as a distinct division of The Mufflerman. The Superior Tire name will continue with no change.

Frank Bongiovanni, President of Superior Tire, said “we are extremely excited about the combination of these two iconic auto repair and tire shops. We know The Mufflerman and Superior Tire share a focus on the customer experience that is unparalleled in the industry and are looking forward to continued growth and success.”

Costa Haitas, President of The Mufflerman, said “Superior Tire’s long and successful history as well as its prominent locations, provide a strategic advantage for the combined business to offer even greater quality, service and trust to all our customers. With the addition of Superior Tire, we will become one of the largest auto repair, tire and service groups in Ontario. I look forward to working with the entire Superior Tire team and continuing the steep tradition that both operations exemplify.”