FullSpeed Automotive Appoints Brian Maciak as CEO to Lead Expansion Strategy

FullSpeed Automotive, one of the nation's largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket oil change and repair facilities, has appointed Brian Maciak as Chief Executive Officer. Maciak will lead continued expansion for the company, which operates 945 owned and franchised locations across its flagship brands Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and Kwik Kar. This leadership transition comes during a period of strong growth for the automotive service company.

Maciak brings extensive experience in leading both company-owned and franchised automotive businesses at scale. Prior to joining FullSpeed Automotive, he served as CEO of Burt Brothers Tire & Service, where he nearly doubled the company's footprint and drove significant financial growth in less than 20 months. Before his tenure at Burt Brothers, Maciak spent 15 years at TBC Corporation, where he held multiple leadership roles including President & Chief Operating Officer of the company's 3,000+ company-owned and franchised locations across the Tire Kingdom, NTB, Midas, and Big O Tires brands. He also served as Executive Vice President & General Counsel and was one of four members of TBC's Management Council, which set the company's long-term strategy and led its executive leadership team.

FullSpeed has tremendous brand recognition with its extensive network of service locations, said Brian Maciak. We will build on this solid foundation and lead the team to even greater heights, winning by holding ourselves accountable and delighting customers with honesty and value-added services. I look forward to partnering with our franchisees and company-owned store teams to deliver superior performance. Maciak is known for his people-first leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to operational excellence, qualities that align with FullSpeed Automotive's expansion objectives.

FullSpeed Automotive is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on high-quality, middle-market companies. Daniel Penn, Managing Director at MidOcean Partners, and Ravi Saligram, Executive Chairman of FullSpeed Automotive and Operating Partner at MidOcean Partners, expressed confidence in Maciak's appointment. Brian is a high-integrity and empowering leader who embraces a people-first management approach, they stated. We are impressed by his sense of urgency, drive for results, and focus on team development. We are confident Brian will continue unifying company-owned and franchise operations, elevate customer service consistency, and build on the rich heritage of our iconic brands to make them the most trusted names in automotive care.

The appointment comes at a crucial time as FullSpeed Automotive seeks to expand its footprint while maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. The company's strategic geographic footprint of 900-plus franchised and company-owned locations provides density in high growth markets. In 2024, Grease Monkey was included in Entrepreneur's prestigious Franchise 500 ranking, while SpeeDee was Entrepreneur Verified, demonstrating the strength of the company's brand portfolio. For those interested in franchise opportunities across Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service, and Kwik Kar, additional information is available at https://oilchangefranchises.com/.

Maciak's extensive background in both franchised and company-owned automotive service operations positions him to navigate the complex dynamics of FullSpeed Automotive's multi-brand strategy. His experience nearly doubling Burt Brothers' footprint in under two years suggests potential for accelerated growth across FullSpeed's existing 945 locations. The automotive aftermarket industry continues to see consolidation and expansion opportunities, and Maciak's appointment signals FullSpeed's intention to capitalize on these market conditions while maintaining service quality and franchisee relationships.