<div id="readability-page-1"><div>         <div>                        <p>,  /PRNewswire/ -- Houston Boston Partnership (HBP) announced the continued expansion of its independent Goodyear network across the Houston market as part of the company's broader growth and platform strategy.</p><p>HBP currently operates five Houston-area locations aligned with the Goodyear network:</p>             <p><span>                 Continue Reading                   <br/>                   <i></i>                                </span>             </p>             <div>               <div>                 <div>                                       <div>                                                               <figure>                        <p><img id="imageid_2" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null"/>                    </p>                       <figcaption>         HBP       </figcaption>     </figure>                                   <figure>                        <p><img id="imageid_2" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/null"/>                    </p>                       <figcaption>         HBP (PRNewsfoto/Autoshop Answers)       </figcaption>     </figure>                                                                                  </div>                 </div>               </div>             </div>                            <ul type="disc">   <li>Adams Automotive Goodyear The Woodlands</li>   <li>Adams Automotive Blalock Goodyear</li>   <li>Adams Automotive Barker Cypress Goodyear</li>   <li>NOW Auto Care Cypress Goodyear</li>   <li>NOW Auto Care Sienna Goodyear</li>  </ul>               <p>The expansion strengthens HBP's position as one of the fastest growing independent automotive operating platforms in the country while combining HBP's operational systems and customer experience model with one of the most recognized brands in automotive history. &#34;This relationship is much bigger than tires,&#34; said Mike Quinn, HBP Houston Market Leader and General Manager of Adams Automotive Goodyear The Woodlands. &#34;Goodyear gives us the power of a nationally recognized brand while allowing us to maintain the leadership culture, operational discipline, and customer experience that built our business.&#34;</p><p>HBP's Goodyear growth strategy began with Adams Automotive Goodyear of The Woodlands, which has become a flagship operational model for the company. Operating from a 10 bay facility, the location generated more than $7 million in revenue in 2025 while maintaining an average repair order exceeding $1,000 and gross profit margins above 60%.</p><p>In March 2026, the Woodlands location achieved a record setting $683,000 revenue month. Across its five Houston area Goodyear aligned stores, HBP generated more than $30 million in revenue during 2025, with one flagship Houston location surpassing $10 million individually. The company plans continued expansion throughout Houston while strategically aligning additional stores and national partner locations with the Goodyear network.</p><p>HBP believes the partnership creates significant advantages in:</p><ul type="disc">   <li>Fleet development</li>   <li>National account access</li>   <li>Multi-store scalability</li>   <li>Leadership development</li>   <li>Customer retention</li>   <li>Long-term enterprise growth</li>  </ul><p>The company is also expanding its leadership and operational training platform through Courtside Training, powered by AutoShop Answers and the Key to Key operating philosophy developed by Todd Hayes.</p><p>&#34;Scalability is not created by simply adding rooftops,&#34; said Todd Hayes, founder of AutoShop Answers. &#34;True scalability comes from duplicating leadership, systems, accountability, culture, and customer experience across every location.&#34;</p><p>HBP is preparing for continued expansion in 2027 as the company pursues additional acquisitions, market density, and long-term strategic growth initiatives.</p><p>Media Contact<br/>Houston Boston Partnership<br/>Adams Automotive / NOW Auto Care<br/>The Woodlands, Texas<br/>281-367-7111</p><p>SOURCE Houston Boston Partnership</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwNTA4Jk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9REE1NTMwOCZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjA1MDgxNDM1UFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19EQTU1MzA4?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif/query-RGF0ZUlkPTIwMjYwNTA4Jk5ld3NJdGVtSWQ9REE1NTMwOCZUcmFuc21pc3Npb25fSWQ9MjAyNjA1MDgxNDM1UFJfTkVXU19VU1BSX19fX19EQTU1MzA4"/></p></div>       </div></div>

<p>Houston Boston Partnership (HBP) is expanding its independent Goodyear network across the Houston market, enhancing its position as a leading independent automotive platform. Currently operating five locations, HBP generated over $30 million in revenue in 2025, with plans for further growth and strategic alignment with Goodyear. The partnership aims to leverage Goodyear's brand while maintaining HBP's operational excellence and customer experience. HBP is also enhancing its leadership training and preparing for continued expansion in 2027 through acquisitions and market density initiatives.</p>

14:35 ETHouston Boston Partnership Expands Independent Goodyear Network Across Houston Market