It was the heady days of the 1960s when Vince Bitanza started in the tyre and mechanical industry, and now, aged 73, Vince is still a hands-on franchisee. 

Vince has three Bridgestone Select outlets in the Queensland suburbs of Milton, Fortitude Valley and Coorparoo. 

Now his sons Michael and Anthony each manage a store – and there’s no let-up for Vince’s wife (BNAME} either – she’s also involved in the family business which has created more than 50 jobs

“I’m thrilled to be celebrating this milestone. When I first started out in 1963 I had no idea I would still be operating in this industry 50 years later,” Vince said.

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