Marchex Expands AI Conversation Intelligence Platform to Hundreds of Auto Repair Franchise Locations

MCHX
February 17, 2026

Marchex announced that a leading North American auto‑repair service provider will extend its use of the company’s AI‑powered conversation intelligence platform to several hundred franchise locations nationwide. The expansion builds on an existing partnership and introduces the new Agent Behavior solution, which connects service‑agent performance metrics directly to business outcomes such as appointment volume and revenue growth.

The Agent Behavior solution captures, analyzes, and optimizes every customer call—from initial inquiry through appointment booking to completed repairs—providing the provider with a comprehensive view of interactions that can be leveraged to increase appointment counts and drive revenue. By linking agent actions to measurable results, the platform enables the provider to fine‑tune staffing, training, and incentive programs in real time.

This deal represents a significant customer acquisition for Marchex, adding a large multi‑location automotive client to its portfolio and reinforcing the company’s strategy of deep vertical penetration in the automotive service market. The expansion is part of Marchex’s broader focus on the automotive sector, where it has previously partnered with DealerOn and various OEMs, and aligns with its goal of achieving a $50 million annual revenue run rate and over $6 million in quarterly adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2025. The company also projects 2026 revenue growth of roughly 10% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10% or more, indicating that the new partnership is expected to contribute to these targets.

"We continue to see strong momentum and interest in the automotive vertical tied to Marchex’s conversational intelligence products that deliver actionable insights to our customers," said CEO Edwin Miller. "At NADA 2026, Marchex will highlight how our conversation intelligence platform transforms everyday customer interactions into decisive, revenue‑driving actions that help dealerships win more business," added President and CRO Troy Hartless.

The expansion underscores Marchex’s ability to deliver AI‑driven insights that translate into tangible business outcomes for automotive clients. By expanding its footprint across hundreds of franchise locations, Marchex is positioned to capture a larger share of the automotive service market, strengthen its competitive advantage, and accelerate progress toward its revenue and profitability goals.

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