Jiffy Lube Honors Outstanding Franchisees, Employees at 32nd Annual
The "River City Raiders" Bring Home Coveted J-Team All Stars Champion Title; Notable Individuals Recognized, Including Franchisee of the Year, Griffin Fast Lube, LLC CHICAGO, IL ? September 22, 2011 --- As the nation's largest fast lube company convened to celebrate 32 years of leadership and plan for the future, Eastern champs, the "River City Raiders," from Jiffy Lube service center #285 in Fort Wayne, Ind., had a milestone of their own to celebrate. The employee team, or "J-Team," emerged as the 2011 J-Team All Stars Champion in the culmination of a months-long battle of 1,500 teams to showcase the knowledge and expertise that helps Jiffy Lube service center employees deliver a top-notch customer experience every day. In addition, the annual Convention was also a time to recognize Jiffy Lube franchisees from across North America for their commitment to excellence and outstanding achievements. The 2011 All-Star Champions The "River City Raiders" had their game faces on at Sunday's Grand Finals event, the fifth and final round of the competition, beating out Western champions, the "Dukes and Duchess of Albuquerque" from Albuquerque, N.M., to emerge as this year's J-Team All Stars Champions. The competition, now in its third year, celebrates service center employees' dedication, teamwork and commitment to excellence by challenging participating teams to showcase their skills and deliver an exceptional customer experience. "It was exciting to watch the 'River City Raiders' compete yesterday," said Stu Crum, president of Jiffy Lube International. "This competition sets Jiffy Lube apart -- it brings together the best and brightest employees from our nationally-recognized training program, Jiffy Lube University, and allows them to showcase the skills they share with our customers ...