Driven Brands

What Driven Brands does

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DRVN) automotive aftermarket franchising platform headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2012 as a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group and taken public in 2021, the company operates 4,200+ brand locations across the U.S. and Canada across a diversified portfolio that includes Take 5 Oil Change (quick lube), Meineke (full-service maintenance), Maaco (paint and collision), CARSTAR, Fix Auto USA, and ABRA (collision repair), Auto Glass Now and Uniban Canada (auto glass under the Driven Glass umbrella), 1-800 Radiator & A/C (parts distribution), Automotive Training Institute (consulting), and Take 5 Car Wash. The company also previously operated IMO Car Wash internationally (12 countries) before divesting that business for approximately €411 million in January 2026.

The business model is asset-light at the corporate level: Driven Brands collects franchise royalties and fees from independent franchisees who operate the majority of locations under established brand names, supplemented by corporate-owned locations, parts distribution revenue through 1-800 Radiator, and professional services revenue through ATI. Customer concentration is fragmented across individual vehicle owners and commercial fleet operators, with insurance company relationships facilitating glass claims. Distribution is physical-location dominant, supported by mobile auto glass services and a national parts distributor.

The company employs 7,500+ people and generated approximately $1.9 billion in FY2025 revenue with FY2026 guidance of $1.95–$2.05 billion. In February 2026, Driven Brands disclosed material accounting errors requiring restatement of FY2023–FY2025 financial statements, triggering Nasdaq deficiency notices for delayed 10-K and 10-Q filings, multiple securities class action lawsuits, and approximately 40% stock price decline. Roark Capital remains controlling shareholder and activist ADW Capital Management (2.5% stake) is publicly urging strategic review, including potential sale or breakup.

Name

Driven Brands

Legal name

Driven Brands, Inc.

Website

https://drivenbrands.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Driven Brands is a publicly traded automotive aftermarket franchising platform operating 4,200+ brand locations across the U.S. and Canada under brands including Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, Auto Glass Now, and ABRA, serving individual vehicle owners and commercial fleet customers through a franchise-driven royalty and fee model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4231), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accessories & appearance products distribution (interior/exterior accessories, detailing, car care) (CRAOANAI), Car Wash, Auto Detailing & Vehicle Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAM)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket services
• Franchise auto services
• Oil change services
• Collision repair services
• Auto glass replacement

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Royalties and Fees: Franchise owners pay royalties and fees to operate under Driven Brands' brand names including Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, and others. This includes initial franchise fees and ongoing royalty payments based on revenue.
2. Company-Owned Location Revenue: Revenue from corporate-owned service centers providing automotive maintenance, repair, and collision services directly to consumers.
3. Parts Distribution: 1-800 Radiator operates as an independent parts distributor with one of the largest auto parts inventories in the nation, generating distribution revenue.
4. Automotive Training Institute Services: ATI provides automotive consulting services to shop owners, generating service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Driven Brands operates a portfolio of franchised and corporate-owned automotive aftermarket service brands delivering consumer and commercial services across oil change, auto glass repair and replacement, collision and paint repair, general maintenance and repair, parts distribution, and car wash. The company serves individual vehicle owners and commercial fleet customers through 4,200+ brand locations across the U.S. and Canada, collecting franchise royalties and fees plus direct service center revenue.

Product overview

Driven Brands operates as a diversified automotive services platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of brands across multiple service categories including quick lube/oil change (Take 5 Oil Change), auto glass repair/replacement (Driven Glass/Auto Glass Now, Morris Glass), collision repair (CARSTAR, Fix Auto USA, ABRA, Maaco), full-service maintenance (Meineke), parts distribution (1-800 Radiator & A/C), car wash (IMO Car Wash, Take 5 Car Wash), and automotive consulting (Automotive Training Institute). The company serves both retail consumers and commercial fleet customers through over 4,200 brand locations across the U.S. and Canada, operating under a franchise and corporate-owned hybrid model. The portfolio includes both organically grown brands and acquired businesses consolidated under the Driven Brands umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Take 5 Oil Change: Oil change services with 'Home of the Stay In Your Car 10 Minute Oil Change' concept
• Auto Glass Now
• Morris Glass
• Meineke
• Maaco
• CARSTAR
• Fix Auto USA
• ABRA Auto
• 1-800 Radiator & A/C
• Uniban Canada
• VitroPlus
• UniglassPlus
• Docteur du Pare-Brise
• GoGlass
• Automotive Training Institute (ATI)

Products and services

• Take 5 Oil Change Quick lube and oil change service offering drive-thru 10-minute oil changes, marketed as the 'Home of the Stay In Your Car 10 Minute Oil Change'. Operated through franchised and corporate-owned locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Auto Glass Now Auto glass repair and replacement service providing mobile and in-shop glass replacement, getting customers back on the road quickly and safely. Operated under the Driven Glass umbrella.
• Morris Glass Auto glass repair and replacement services brand operating under the Driven Glass umbrella.
• Maaco Auto body paint and repair service offering collision repair, paint services, and vehicle restoration to return vehicles to their original condition. Operates through franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Meineke Car Care Centers Full-service auto maintenance and repair center offering oil changes, tires, brakes, exhaust, and comprehensive vehicle maintenance services. Operates through franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• CARSTAR Collision repair network specializing in collision repair, paintless dent repair, and storm damage repair, helping consumers get back on the road with expertly repaired vehicles. Operates through franchised locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• 1-800 Radiator & A/C Independent auto parts distributor with one of the largest inventories of auto parts in the nation, serving both retail and commercial customers including shops and service centers.
• Fix Auto USA Collision repair service providing quality and safe repairs in a timely manner through independently owned and operated collision repair facilities across the U.S.
• Uniban Canada Canadian leader in automotive glass, accessories, detailing, and protection services with the largest network of service centers in Canada, operating under sub-brands VitroPlus, UniglassPlus, Docteur du Pare-Brise, and GoGlass.
• ABRA Auto Body Repair of America Leading provider of vehicle damage repair services specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement. Operates through franchised and corporate-owned locations.
• Automotive Training Institute (ATI) Category leader in automotive consulting services, providing training and business development support for independent automotive service providers and shop owners.
• Driven Fleet Commercial fleet services providing automotive maintenance and repair for business vehicle fleets, including volume pricing and centralized billing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth for Take 5 Oil Change
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Regional Insurance PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuto Glass Now has established regional insurance partnerships in Florida and other markets to facilitate auto glass replacement services through insurance claims processing.
• National Auto Body Council (NABC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFix Auto USA franchise owners participate in NABC's Recycled Rides program to gift vehicles to families and veterans in need.
• Cystic Fibrosis FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing charitable partnership with CF Foundation. Driven Brands collision brands have supported CF research and care for over 25 years, raising over $5 million.
• Cystic Fibrosis CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARSTAR Canada partners with CF Canada for cystic fibrosis research fundraising, including $5,000 donation to commemorate the $5 million milestone.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriven Brands employees volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region for community service projects and team building.
• Diaper Bank of North CarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's ERG at Driven Brands supports Diaper Bank NC through donation drives and volunteer events.
• Weber State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeineke franchise owners partner with Weber State University for EV technician training and certification programs.
• I-CARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollision repair facilities achieve I-CAR Gold certification, the highest training achievement in the collision repair industry.
• IMO Car Wash International PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMO Car Wash operates across 12 countries including partnerships in Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Hungary.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valvoline Inc: Valvoline is a pure-play quick-lube franchisor and operator with ~1,900 service centers in North America. Directly comparable to Driven Brands' Take 5 Oil Change as the only other major publicly traded quick-lube franchise platform at scale.
• Monro Inc: Monro is a multi-brand undercar repair and tire service retailer operating ~1,300 stores under Monro, Mr. Tire, Tire Choice, and Autocare brands. Directly comparable to Driven Brands' Meineke and broader MSR-focused portfolio with similar franchise/corporate hybrid model.
• Boyd Group Services Inc: Boyd is the largest collision repair operator in North America with ~800+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable to Driven Brands' collision group (CARSTAR, Maaco, Fix Auto USA, ABRA) with overlapping geographies and insurance-driven revenue model.
• Caliber Collision Centers: Caliber is the largest U.S. collision repair chain with over 1,800 centers across 41 states. Directly comparable to Driven Brands' collision brands (CARSTAR, Maaco, Fix Auto, ABRA) as the leading direct competitor in shop count and insurance relationships.
• Crash Champions: Crash Champions operates ~700+ collision repair facilities across the U.S., privately held by Clearlake Capital. Directly comparable to Driven Brands' collision brands as another PE-backed collision roll-up platform competing for shop acquisitions and insurance network share.
• Safelite Group: Safelite is the largest U.S. auto glass repair and replacement provider, owned by Belron. Directly comparable to Driven Brands' Driven Glass platform (Auto Glass Now, Morris Glass, Uniban Canada) as the dominant competitor in the same auto glass service category.
• Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube operates ~2,000 quick-lube service centers in North America as a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell. Directly comparable to Take 5 Oil Change as the legacy incumbent in the quick-lube category with similar 10-minute service concept and franchisee operator model.

Broad incumbents

• Midas International: Midas is a franchised automotive service chain specializing in brakes, exhaust, and general repair, owned by TBC Corporation. Comparable to Meineke as a broader automotive service franchise with overlap in MSR categories but a smaller and less diversified footprint.
• Pep Boys: Pep Boys is a multi-category auto service retailer and tire installer owned by Icahn Enterprises. Comparable to Meineke's full-service maintenance offering with broader retail footprint and parts inventory, serving similar consumer and fleet customers.
• TBC Corporation: TBC Corporation is a major franchisor and wholesale distributor of tires and automotive services, owner of Midas and Big O Tires. Comparable to Driven Brands as a multi-brand automotive aftermarket platform with overlapping franchise, retail, and distribution operations including tire categories where Driven Brands has lighter exposure.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A7 records

Investments

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