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VANCOUVER, Wash. — FinishFirst Auto Appearance Inc., a company that specializes in paint reconditioning services designed to help dealers get used vehicles ready for sale, is offering franchise opportunities.

Specifically, the company is inviting "auto industry enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike" to become part of the team.

"As the automobile industry has evolved over these most recent and volatile years, it has become abundantly clear that surface reconditioning of used cars is being recognized more and more as a key component to increasing pre-owned sales," stated Kirby Doyle, FinishFirst's president and chief executive officer.

"Additionally, the fact that many local and state governments have legislated against spray painting in open areas makes our unique process that much more important to car dealerships," Doyle added.

There are already franchises throughout a great deal of the U.S., and the company said it is taking an active approach to augment its footprint in various industry mediums, national seminars, meetings and trade shows.

"When we finally saw firsthand what FinishFirst provided in transforming the appearance of our pre-owned inventory, we brought them on and never looked back … and that was almost five years ago," stated David Butler, general sales manager of Capital Ford in Raleigh, N.C.

"Their proprietary and unique process is second to none and definitely helps us sell cars," he added.