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NewsOctober 8, 2014

Blackburn’s Updates Wheel Finder Website

Blackburn’s Hubcap & Wheel Solutions, an OEM wheel distributor, has launched its updated Wheel Finder 3.0, which searches for OEM wheels as well as hubcaps and center caps.

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NewsApril 30, 2014

Avis, Hertz to Take Advantage Locations

Catalyst Capital Group has confirmed that it will assume 41 U.S. airport concession agreements used in the Advantage Rent A Car business from Simply Wheelz and Franchise Services of North America Inc. In addition, Avis Budget and The Hertz Corp. have been selected as bidders for 22 U.S. Advantage airport locations.

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NewsApril 9, 2014

FSNA Receives Cease Trade Order

After failing to file its audited annual financial statements and interim financial report, Franchise Services of America Inc. was issued a cease trade order by the Alberta Securities Commission on April 1.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2014

FTC Approves Advantage Sale to Catalyst Group

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved an application by Franchise Services of North America Inc. (FSNA) to sell its Advantage Rent A Car business to The Catalyst Capital Group Inc.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2014

Thirty Advantage Locations to Close, Reports FSNA

Effective today, Franchise Services of North America Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Simply Wheelz LLC — which does business as Advantage Rent A Car — has determined to cease operations at 30 Advantage locations.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2014

Court Approves Advantage Sale to Catalyst Group

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has declared that Catalyst Group Inc. is the prevailing purchaser in the auction of Franchise Services of North America’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Simply Wheelz LLC (which does business as Advantage Rent A Car).

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NewsNovember 12, 2013

Update on Simply Wheelz Bankruptcy Proceedings

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has entered an interim order to approve a $20 million line of credit facility for Advantage Rent A Car. Catalyst Capital Group has been named as Advantage's debtor-in-possession financier.

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NewsMay 28, 2013

Blackburn’s Hubcap and Wheel Solutions Acquires New Inventory

Blackburn’s will now offer the inventory of both Hubcap Depot and Rocky Roads Refinishing.

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NewsMay 14, 2013

Car Sharing RelayRides Acquires Wheelz

Peer-to-peer car sharing Wheelz is joining forces with its larger car sharing competitor, RelayRides.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2013

Wheelz Announces Expansion Plans for 2013

The peer-to-peer car sharing service has grown to include eight college campuses since its launch in 2011 and plans to extend its services throughout the country in 2013.

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