Dealership Count Increases, Subway Knows What It Takes, Olive Oil In Your Coffee The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier

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It’s Thursday and we’re talking about a new report that shows overall Dealership growth in the U.S. We also talk about Subway’s charging oasis as well as Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz getting creative. 
According to Urban Science’s annual automotive franchise report, the number of Franchised Auto Dealers in the US increased in 2022 following two years of consecutive declines. There were 18,257 new-vehicle dealerships as of Jan. 1, 2023, a 27 store increaseCalifornia + 25 dealerships, Texas +9,  and Virginia +5Michigan -9, Indiana -7 and Minnesota -5Avg new vehicles sold by U.S. dealerships declined by 67 units to 759Forecast of 15 million new vehicles this year, and projected per Dealership new car sales of 818 units in 2023 "barring any unforeseen circumstances." 8% increaseIn a move greatly lauded by team ASOTU, Subway is announcing a partnership with GenZ EV Solutions to build a charging oasis so you can recharge while you refuel. Subway currently has over 37k franchises and have been consistently committed to reducing environmental impact, as seen by their opening of ‘eco-restaurants.’“Starting in 2023, “Subway EV charging oasis” parks with multiple spots, picnic tables, Wi-Fi, restrooms, green space, and playgrounds will be installed at select locations.”As a part of the effort, new or fresh remodels will also get a small format charging bank.Starbucks is rolling out a new line of beverages made with extra virgin olive oil. This is not a joke.Last year Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz began consuming a tablespoon of olive oil every day after meeting olive oil producer Tommaso Asaro.“When we got together and started doing this ritual I said to [Asaro], I know you think I’m going to be crazy, but have you ever thought of infusing a tablespoon of olive oil with Starbucks coffee?” said Schultz. “He thought it was a little strange.”The new drinks are branded as Oleato and will be a latte with oat milk and olive oil, an ice shaken espresso with oat milk, hazelnut flavor and olive oil, and the Oleato golden foam cold brew with 2 olive oil servings.Each tablespoon of olive oil adds 120 calories per serving.When asked about those extra calories, Randy Brewer, Chief Marketing Officer said “We haven’t seen that as a barrier, we’re not too concerned about that.”Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier

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