Chris Crain Enterprises Experiences Tremendous Growth in Conway

Chris Crain is dedicated to providing Conway and central Arkansas with a variety of services and the expansion and growth experienced by Chris Crain Enterprises in the last few years proves it.

Chris Crain Hyundai opened in 2018 at 1003 Museum Road. In a short period of time, it became the No. 1 Hyundai dealer in the state, selling more than 2,500 cars annually. Chris Crain Hyundai is now in the middle of an extensive remodel that will allow for more service bays and body shop capability, as well as a total revamp of the show room and lot.

The Hyundai dealership is not the only part of Chris Crain Enterprises to experience growth and expansion.

MSA Customs recently moved downtown to the corner of Spencer and Markham streets. Crain acquired the properties and began renovating those buildings in 2022, in order to relocate MSA Customs there. MSA Customs opened in October 2022 and provides services such as quick lube, tire rotation, lifts, wheels, tires, wraps, window tint plus many more. The business boasts more than 10,000 square feet of space.

Chris Crain Enterprises Central Office moved downtown Conway to 1109 Oak St. in May 2022. The building was completely renovated and houses the HR, accounting, inventory, IT and marketing departments that service all of Chris Crain Enterprises.

“With the addition of our corporate office of Chris Crain Enterprises on Oak Street and the MSA Customs buildings at the corners of Spencer and Markham, the Chris Crain family is excited about bringing business and jobs while contributing to the revitalization of downtown Conway,” Chris Crain, owner of Chris Crain Enterprises, said. “MSA Customs is a premier accessory shop. MSA Customs has added a quick-lube garage that offers oil changes, tire rotations and other vehicle maintenance.

“We hope this will be ideal for the downtown employee to help save time while getting maintenance on their vehicle,” he said.

In the acquisition of the MSA Customs property, The Perfect Place event venue was included. Chris’ daughters, Camryn and Caroline Crain, manage this business as a part of Crain Creative. In July 2022, Chris purchased Legacy Acres, Central Arkansas’ premiere wedding and event venue. Camryn and Caroline are also managing that business.

The Perfect Place and Legacy Acres host weddings and receptions, family reunions, showers, and other events. They offer a host of packages that include tables, chairs, linens, colored lighting, karaoke, photo booths, photographers, florists, limo service, caterers and more.

This year, Chris Crain Enterprises will open the first luxury vehicle dealership in Conway, Genesis of Conway. Construction is underway now. Genesis of Conway will be located at 1075 Collier Drive.

“We are thrilled to bring the first luxury automotive brand to the city of Conway,” Crain said. “This will be a sister-store to Chris Crain Hyundai and will be located in close proximity. The Genesis brand includes an awardwinning, full line-up of sedans and SUVs.”

Genesis of Conway will offer a full-service department that will work on all makes and models and a pre-owned lot that will include a large selection of luxury vehicles. Here are some of the perks of shopping with Genesis of Conway:

• Special gifts for customers

• Personalized experience with your own special drinks and snacks while waiting

• Service valet - Genesis of Conway will pick up your car and bring it back to your driveway

• Want to test drive but don’t want to come by the dealership? Ask about our concierge service. Genesis of Conway will bring the car to you. You’ll be able to test drive and purchase a vehicle from your own home.

Chris Crain Hyundai, located at 1003 Museum Drive, is in the final stages of a multi-million-dollar remodel.

“This will help our customers get the best experience in the industry,” Crain said. “We have added more space for our sales associates and finance managers, and expanded our service and parts departments to better serve our customers.”