SOURCE: 1-800 RADIATOR
Local Family Opens 1-800 Radiator of Rochester
1-800 Radiator Expands to Rochester, Austin, Stewartville and Surrounding Areas
ROCHESTER, MN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 18, 2007 -- This Monday rapidly growing auto parts distributor, 1-800 Radiator expanded the services available to their Minnesotan customers with the opening of an outlet in Rochester. The franchise is owned and operated by Ray and Angela Robbins in partnership with Ed and Lynne Cahoon, Angela Robbins' Parents.
1-800 Radiator's basic business model involves the same day delivery of radiators and cooling components to auto shop owners and individual mechanics. They do this within a couple of hours, and at competitive pricing. Since the start of their franchise program 1-800 Radiator has worked closely with small business persons to open up new territories and expand their services. With the help of entrepreneurs like the Robbins and Cahoons, the company has opened over 80 franchise locations. Features such as same-day delivery, a lifetime warranty on each part, and a small bag of candy in every radiator box, have helped 1-800 Radiator to gain loyal customers and expand their business. Dedicated franchise owners maintain a high standard of service.
Working with 1-800 Radiator is not new to Ray and Angela Robbins. In October of 2006 they opened 1-800 Radiator of St. Paul. In Rochester the Robbins plan to offer the same great service that brought them success with their St. Paul outlet. Their partners, Ed and Lynne Cahoon are equally well suited to the franchise. Lynne Cahoon has been in sales for the entirety of her working life; Ed Cahoon has trucking experience that will make him a valuable delivery driver.
From the Rochester franchise the Cahoons and Robbins will serve the city of Rochester and other towns within a 30 mile radius of their warehouse. Parts will be delivered on the same day that they are ordered to cities such as Austin, Stewartville, Pine Island, and Zumbrota. Next day service will extend to Mankato, Albert Lea, New Ulm, LaCrosse and Eau Claire. Eventually, the Robbins hope to open a third warehouse in Mankato or Eau Claire, and provide same day delivery throughout the territory.
The Robbins and Cahoons 1-800 Radiator outlet opened for business on May 14, 2007.
About 1-800 Radiator:
1-800 Radiator is an auto parts distribution franchise and the largest independent parts distributor in the nation. The 1-800 Radiator business model provides wholesale and retail customers with radiators delivered to their doorstep in a matter of hours at competitive pricing. They offer their services through their online outlet, www.radiator.com, and through franchise locations across the country. To their franchisees, 1-800 Radiator provides unprecedented technological and practical support.
If you'd like to know more about 1-800 Radiator, or to schedule an interview with a franchising director please call Joseph Spohn at (866) 780-9392 or contact him via email at franchisesales@1800radiator.com.