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Former Avis Budget Group Manager to Open NuVinAir Global Franchise

NuVinAir Global taps former Avis Budget Group district manager Brad Scott as new franchisee, expanding its nationwide footprint into North Carolina.

January 18, 2022
Former Avis Budget Group Manager to Open NuVinAir Global Franchise

Durham native Brad Scott has held a dozen managerial positions in the over the past 24 years including district manager for Avis Budget Group.

Photo courtesy of NuVinAir.

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NuVinAir Global, which produces vehicle interior cleaning products, announced the company’s expansion of its franchise program to North Carolina. Brad Scott, who joins from Avis Budget Group where he worked for about two decades, is the company’s newest Franchisee.

“Over the past 26 years, I have dedicated my career to the automotive industry, during which I have come across some of the most innovative products available,” said Scott, who resides in the greater Raleigh area. “Since being introduced to NuVinAir, I can undeniably say that their products work better than anything I’ve ever seen. I’m very impressed with the company’s focus on boosting the customer experience and streamlining products for their clients.”

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As a former Avis Budget Group executive, Brad led the Raleigh-Durham International Airport location, as well as district manager for the state of North Carolina. He honed his expertise in process improvement, which he will leverage to help local airports elevate NuVinAir’s customer experience, while streamlining the company’s offerings. 

Scott will implement NuVinAir’s products and programs across the region. His team will support opportunities in the transportation space, including car rental companies, automotive dealerships, car washes, detail shops, RVs, trucking fleets, mobility companies, and other automotive businesses.

“Our Franchisees are a dynamic powerhouse of talent, and Brad’s experience in the rental-car sector is going to be an incredible addition to our NuVinAir family,” added Kyle Bailey, NuVinAir Global’s CEO and founder. “Last year, our organization doubled in size and generated over 400% year-on-year growth. The secret to our success is the team we are building through our franchise network.”

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