Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Dunn Tire has new ownership. The tire store chain has been acquired by Discount Tire. Discount tire says all employees will remain on the job and Dunn Tire's name will stay on the storefront.
Discount Tire Chief Revenue Officer Christian Roe said, "We are excited to connect with Randy and Robert Clark to bring Dunn Tire into our family as we enter the next phase of our company's growth. They have built an exceptional business serving customers across New York and Pennsylvania. Looking ahead, we will continue to grow our businesses in new markets and bring full-service offerings to customers."
The current Dunn Tire chairman, Randall Clark, and a group of Buffalo, New York, area investors acquired Dunn Tire from founder James Dunn in the 1990s.
"We have the deepest respect for the strong culture that Discount Tire has fostered over its history," said Randall Clark. "In searching for the right partner that would uphold the highest standard of care and respect for our people and customers, it became clear that was something only Discount Tire could offer."
Dunn Tire executive Robert Clark, managing director of retail operations, will continue to manage the brand's day-to-day retail and service operations. Chris Adams, senior vice president at Discount Tire, has oversight of full-service and fleet business segments. All current Dunn Tire retail management and store employees remain employed. The 25 locations acquired by Discount Tire will continue to operate using the Dunn Tire brand name.
"In many ways, the acquisition of Dunn Tire is a storied reunion between great leaders and great people that take care of their communities," said Adams.
There are 25 Dunn Tire locations in New York and Pennsylvania.