Point S, Otobox networks growing in Ontario

BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Nine independent dealers in Ontario have joined the Point S Canada franchise network under the Point S and Otobox brands, expanding the Boucherville-based franchisor's reach to 70 locations throughout the province.

Among the new franchisees are five Point S-branded outlets operated by four dealers and six Otobox stores operated by five dealers.

The new stores will offer the same benefits as all Point S Canada stores, including exclusive distribution rights, marketing campaigns, a strong employer brand and a range of premium brands and competitive, tailored programs.

Bruno Leclair, president and CEO of Point S Canada, said the marketing group is going to focus on increasing its presence in Ontario, the nation's most populous province.

"Several merchants were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Point S and Otobox to reserve their territory and take advantage of the group's benefits," Mr. Leclair said.

The new Point S centers in Ontario are:

• Action Tire & Automotive Centres, two outlets in Barrie;
• Complete Automotive & Marine in Manitowaning;
• Garage Loiselle in Embrun; and
• Triole Automotive Group, Ottawa.

The new Otobox stores in Ontario are:

• Dean's Auto Care, in Sundridge and in Magnetawan;
• K.M. Repair Ltd. in Thornton;
• Maidens Family Auto Care in Barrie;
• Hot Wheelz Auto Service in Newmarket; and
• K & K Automotive in North Bay.

In addition, Point S partner Stox Distribution recently pend a pair of warehouses in Ontario, in the Barrie and Sudbury areas. These facilities will complement existing warehouses in Ottawa, Belleville and Brampton, which are managed by a different partner, Lavoie Tire Distribution.

There are now over 875 stores affiliated with Point S Canada under its various brands — Point S, Point S City, V1, Otobox, Prestige Tire, Mega Pneu and Pneus Max Plus brands — located in Alberta, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.