Business will now be owned and operated by Justin DePasquale, owner of Maaco Fort Myers, and Pete Huber, Maaco’s former regional director of operations turned franchisee
Longwood, Fla.—Since 1985, Maaco Longwood has provided its surrounding community with collision repair and paint work, and for the past two years, this location was owned by Elimu Kajunju, who also works as a legal advisor. While Kajunju still retains ownership of his additional stores, Maaco Orlando and Maaco Ocala, he has welcomed a new set of owners.
Maaco Longwood will now be owned and operated by Justin DePasquale, owner of Maaco Fort Myers, and Pete Huber, Maaco’s former regional director of operations turned franchisee.
“It fills me with great joy to see such camaraderie within our closeknit network of owners,” said Daryl Hurst, president, Maaco. “For over a decade, Pete has provided his franchising expertise to the Driven Brands family and this pivot further cements our belief in the brand and business model.”
DePasquale has a rich history of giving back to the community through charitable efforts such as supporting local technical schools, providing hurricane relief in the wake of Hurricane Ian, and raising money for the Pace Center for Girls, a non-profit organization centered on providing academic classes, counseling, and social services to middle and high school girls.
In addition to the support of his community, DePasquale also excels in delivering results for the Maaco brand and his customers. Following a 25% increase in sales, DePasquale and his team earned the Southeast Regional Cup Award at Maaco’s 2023 convention. Huber has two decades of franchising experience, attention to P/L management, and efficacy in developing multi-unit teams.
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