Leading Automotive Styling Franchise Partners with Growth Equity Firm to Accelerate Franchise Growth

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading automotive styling and window tinting franchise, announced a strategic investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (“SGE”), an entrepreneur-centric growth equity firm. This investment marks Tint World’s first institutional capital, which will be used to enhance operational support, accelerate franchise development, and further solidify the brand’s leading position in the automotive aftermarket industry.

“SGE’s deep operational expertise in both the automotive and franchise services industries combined with their long-term mindset makes them the ideal partner to help Tint World accelerate and scale franchise expansion globally, while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our franchisees and customers,” said Charles Bonfiglio, CEO of Tint World. “For over 4 decades, we have evolved into the premier automotive styling brand of choice for consumers, and SGE’s investment is a powerful endorsement of our franchisee-first approach.”

Tint World® is consistently recognized among the top automotive styling franchise brands, with a reputation for high-quality service, multiple revenue streams, and a systems-driven business model that supports long-term franchisee success. This collaboration highlights Tint World’s commitment to growing its franchise network while maintaining consistency across the system.

“Working with SGE represents our dedication to building strategic partnerships that help our franchise system grow and thrive,” said Jonathan Norman, President and Chief Investment Officer of Tint World. “Much like Tint World, SGE’s long-term mindset for steady, streamlined growth makes them the ideal partner to assist us in growing our system while staying true to what makes Tint World so special.”

For more information on Tint World® and available franchise opportunities, please visit www.tintworld.com/franchise-opportunities.

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About Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™

Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, ceramic coatings, automotive electronics, and vehicle accessories. Tint World® Mobile Services™ includes Residential, Commercial, and Marine window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations across the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or  https://www.tintworld.com/franchise-opportunities.

About Susquehanna Growth Equity

Susquehanna Growth Equity (“SGE”) is an entrepreneur-centric growth equity fund with flexible capital and time horizons. SGE is exclusively focused on growth-stage software, services, internet and information services companies. The firm has invested over $4.5 billion in 100+ market-leading technology and services companies over the last 18 years and has portfolio companies across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Israel. SGE is backed by a unique and patient source of capital, enabling the firm to give entrepreneurs and management teams freedom and flexibility to maximize growth. To learn more, please visit www.sgep.com.

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