Family tyre firm expands
A family-run tyre operation in Lancaster has expanded with the acquisition of a second site.
Meg and Steve Marshall, who launched their first Hi-Q franchise in 2012, have purchased Lime Tree Garage in Halton.
The site rebranded as Hi-Q brand and offers an expanded range of services, including MOTs and tyre fitting. The move also creates two new jobs with the possibility of more as the operation grows.Steve said: "Lime Tree Garage already has an excellent reputation across Halton, and we wanted to build on this success by offering a range of new services and making our opening times more flexible for customers."
Meg and Steve had support from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking."Launching a franchise can be a complex process, but the team at Lloyds Bank were always on hand to provide specialist support throughout the process."
Will Macdonald, relationship manager for Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: "Meg and Stephen have wanted to own a second garage for a number of years, so when Lime Tree Garage became available we provided the help they needed to secure it quickly." "The garage is already a vital part of the local economy. Expanding the business will create more opportunities for people living in the area."
