TL;DR
Puget Collision Group has acquired six Fix Auto USA locations from Richard Fish, expanding its store count to 72. The acquired locations include Fix Auto Oceanside, Fix Auto San Clemente, Fix Auto Tustin, Fix Auto Long Beach, Fix Auto Signal Hill, and Fix Auto Carlsbad Village.
Charlotte, NC — Fix Auto USA announced the sale of six locations previously owned by Richard Fish to Puget Collision Group. The locations included in the transaction are Fix Auto Oceanside, Fix Auto San Clemente, Fix Auto Tustin, Fix Auto Long Beach, Fix Auto Signal Hill, and Fix Auto Carlsbad Village.
“We’re honored to welcome these six locations into the Puget Collision Group,” said Joe Morella, Founder and CEO of Puget Collision Group. “Richard and his teams have built an exceptional operation, and we look forward to continuing that standard of excellence while investing in future growth across the network.”
Fish has been part of the Fix Auto USA network since its inception in 2011 and has earned awards, including Franchisee of the Year (2022). Throughout his tenure, he has been recognized not only for operational excellence, but also for his mentorship of fellow franchisees, his collaborative leadership style, and his unwavering commitment to strengthening the Fix Auto USA community and supporting fellow operators across the network.
“Richard Fish has been an outstanding partner to Fix Auto USA for many years, and this transaction represents the ideal lifecycle of an owner within our network—from two to six locations, while being a forward-thinking leader in our ever-changing industry, and ultimately achieving a successful exit,” said Dennis O’Mahoney, Brand Leader and Senior Vice President of Operations, Fix Auto USA. “We congratulate Rich on his accomplishments and wish him continued success in his next chapter.”
“We are beyond happy for both parties as they move into their next chapters,” added Sabrina Thring, President, Collision Group. “We thank Richard for his years of leadership and contribution to the system, and we are excited for Puget Collision Group as they continue their strong growth and expand their footprint within the industry.”
Puget Collision Group will integrate the six facilities into its existing operations. Fix Auto USA congratulates Richard Fish and Puget Collision Group on the transition and wishes their teams continued success.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on May 14, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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