The announcement came Thursday (Oct. 8) as part of the publication’s inaugural Middle Market 50 issue, on newsstands Friday, Oct. 9. The Middle Market 50 listing highlights the top-50 fastest growing middle market public and private companies in the North Texas area based on a weighted growth index from 2012-14.
With headquarters in Richardson, Texas, Service King traces its roots back to west Dallas where founder Eddie Lennox opened the company’s first collision repair center in 1976. Today, Service King operates more than 250 premier repair facilities in 23 states across the U.S. Much of Service King’s exponential growth has occurred in the last five years.
“Service King’s growth is a direct reflection of the hard work and passion of our teammates,” said Chris Abraham, Service King CEO. “We’re proud of our heritage as a Dallas-based organization, and our teammates across the company take great pride in delivering the greatest level of service in the business.”
Service King, which currently serves customers at 34 locations in the DFW area, provides motorists of all makes and models superior service-oriented repairs. In addition to working with all major automotive insurance carries, Service King provides on-site rental assistance, towing assistance, free estimates and all work is backed by a written lifetime warranty.
In 2014, global investment and advisory group Blackstone officially acquired majority stake in Service King, which has fueled its expansion across the U.S. The Carlyle Group previously held majority ownership after investing in the company in 2012.
The Dallas Business Journal previously named Service King the No. 1 Best Place to Work in June. Service King and its teammates will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company in 2016. For more information on Service King, and to view a complete list of locations and services, visit www.ServiceKing.com.
ABOUT SERVICE KING COLLISION REPAIR CENTERS
Service King is one of the largest multi-location operators of collision repair facilities in the U.S., dedicated to offering customers an overall superior service experience. Founded in 1976 in Dallas, Texas, Service King is a leader in the collision repair industry, currently servicing customers at 258 locations in 23 states. For more information about Service King, visit www.ServiceKing.com. Follow Service King’s news on Facebook, Twitter and the company’s official blog, The Service Advisor.
