Similarly, Rochester, N.Y.-based Monro Muffler Brake Inc. has opened two company-owned Monro Muffler/ Brake & Service outlets at BJ's stores in the Worcester, Mass., area. These operators will mount, balance and install tires purchased by BJ's customers and offer a full range of undercar services. ``We consider this to be kind of in the testing phase,'' said Julie Somers, a spokeswoman for BJ's. ``We're always looking for brand names,'' she said, ``and we're always looking for ways to add value to our membership.'' TASC President Paul Eckert said he came up with the idea of opening auto service centers at BJ's five years ago, while he was an executive with Midas Inc. (He previously had spent 10 years as a regional manager with Speedy Muffler King Inc.) He'd observed that service bays used for mounting tires purchased at BJ's were empty much of the time. He said he pitched the idea to Midas executives, but was unable to get that company to implement his plan.