News
OMAHA, Neb., July 14, 2010—Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., America’s largest Jiffy Lube Franchisee, today announced the acquisition of Cajun Lube and CCR Lubes, the operator of 12 Jiffy Lube retail service centers throughout Louisiana. The integration of the Cajun Lube stores will give Heartland Automotive an entry into a new market and will strengthen the company’s base in the Southern United States in preparation for future expansion.
OMAHA, Neb., July 1, 2010—Heartland Automotive Services, Inc., the largest franchisee of Jiffy Lube Stores in the country, has announced a plan to relocate its corporate office to Dallas, TX. Heartland Automotive operates nearly 400 locations within 17 markets across the country. Efficient accessibility to all markets was a key factor in the decision to relocate the corporate office to the Dallas area with the DFW airport located minutes from the office complex.
OMAHA, July 13, 2009— America’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee announced today the appointment of Alan D. Barrington as Vice President of Human Resources in their Corporate Office located in Omaha, Nebraska.
OMAHA, February 6, 2009— Heartland Automotive Services, Inc. (HASI) America’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee announced today that it has officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Eric Glover, HASI's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are excited about and fully committed to a successful partnership with Jiffy Lube International and SOPUS Products (Pennzoil).".
OMAHA, June 2, 2008 — America’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee announced today that it will suspend operations in 19 stores across the country to optimize overall company performance and enhance customer service.
OMAHA, NE, January 14, 2008 - As previously reported, Heartland Automotive Holdings, the nation's largest Jiffy Lube franchisee with 438 quick-oil change stores in 20 states, commenced Chapter 11 proceedings on January 7, 2008 for the purpose of restructuring its financial affairs and resolving disputes with its franchisor.
OMAHA, Nov 27, 2007 — America’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee announced today that Rich Lange, long-time Executive Vice President, has been appointed Chief Customer Advocate for the Company. In this newly created role, Rich will report directly to Eric Glover, Heartland’s CEO and President.
OMAHA, Nov 9, 2007 — America’s largest Jiffy Lube franchisee announced today that Roy J. Schumacher, its long-time President & CEO, will leave the company to pursue other interests after a long and distinguished term at the helm. The Board of Directors named Eric F. Glover as its new President & Chief Executive Officer.
Regional News
OMAHA, June 7, 2008 — Heartland Automotive Services, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of new stores in Omaha, Nebraska, and Kirkland, Washington.
SEATTLE, April 2, 2008 — Heartland Jiffy Lube was a hit at the Northwest Women’s Show March 28-30 in Seattle.
Heartland Jiffy Lube employees ran a booth at the Women’s Show, furthering the company's efforts to help raise awareness of the dangers of heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the United States.