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title: "Franchisee Spotlight: Glen Milan of Honest-1 Auto Care"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/98f5053a-ba09-4897-b4b8-3b67b4d1037e
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchisee-spotlight-glen-milan-of-honest-1-auto-care-9402
category: "Repair & maintenance"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Repair & maintenance"
published: 2017-01-18T21:16:02.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T03:19:19.690Z
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# Franchisee Spotlight: Glen Milan of Honest-1 Auto Care

**TL;DR:** Glen Milan, a franchisee of Honest-1 Auto Care, shares his background and experience in the automotive industry. He chose to become a franchisee with Honest-1 after being laid off three times and wanting to get back into the auto field.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2017-01-18. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchisee-spotlight-glen-milan-of-honest-1-auto-care-9402).*

## Story

Back when I was a teenager, I worked for my father. He owned a machine shop where I produced equipment for the oil and gas industry using a variety of metal working machines. I also worked at Wilcrest Automotive and Tates Texaco where I did minor vehicle repair and state vehicle inspections for Texas. At the time that I received my certification as a vehicle inspector I was the youngest approved inspector in the state.

I’ve always been mechanically inclined – I fix things for a living. I went to a trade school called Control Data Institute. From there I worked in the IT world, did well and moved up the ranks. Eventually I was considered an expert in the field was asked to work in England, where I stayed for 21 years.

Why did you choose to become a franchisee with Honest-1 ? How did you learn about the brand?

I had been laid off three times and decided it was time to be my own boss doing something I’m passionate about. I was looking for an opportunity to get back into the auto field and attended a franchise expo in January. I really liked Honest-1’s brand and image altogether. The auto care industry has a bit of a dirty stigma, but H-1 is elevated and geared toward women, children and family. They also deliver a constant message that I like and fits with my morals.

Where did you get most of your advice/do most of your research?

I signed up for counseling with SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives. The organization helps with new business ventures.

What’s next for you and your business? Do you have any development/expansion plans with the brand?

Based on what I think I’m capable of, I signed up for three shops. I’d like for them all to be in greater Houston, depending on locations I find.

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## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Automotive (sector)
- International Franchise Association (company)
- business expansion (topic)
- automotive industry (topic)
- franchise expo (topic)
- franchisee spotlight (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchisee-spotlight-glen-milan-of-honest-1-auto-care-9402). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/98f5053a-ba09-4897-b4b8-3b67b4d1037e).