Industry veteran Tray Doster joins the auto services brand.
By Andrew Carlo
Ziebart, the vehicle appearance and protection services franchise, has made a new leadership appointment.
The Troy, Michigan-based company announced that it has named Tray Doster as its new director of franchise development.
Doster succeeds longtime leader Michael Riley, who retired after more than 40 years of service with the brand. Riley first joined Ziebart as an assistant manager and ascended through the ranks to guiding the growth of the brand’s franchise system.
Doster, brings nearly two decades of franchise development experience. He most recently served as senior manager of franchise development at Two Men and Truck and previously spent more than 15 years with Zaxby’s.
“Ziebart’s philosophy of growing responsibly while prioritizing franchisee success really resonated with me,” said Doster. “This brand has an incredible history and a strong reputation in franchising. I’m honored to build on the foundation Mike established as we continue expanding both domestically and internationally.”
All Ziebart products and services are made and sourced in the United States. Ziebart operates over 400 locations, with more than 1,000 car dealer partners, in 37 countries.
Services offered by Ziebart include auto detailing, paint correction, window tint, rust protection, and more. The Ziebart Corporation was founded in 1959.
“This year has been defined by the investment in our people, our franchisees, and our future,” said Thomas Wolfe, president and CEO of Ziebart.
Visit ziebart.com/franchise-opportunities for more information about franchise opportunities at Ziebart.
