Driven Brands Holdings Inc. has reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 25, 2022.
For the second quarter, revenue was $508.6 million, an increase of 36% versus the prior year. System-wide sales were $1.4 billion, an increase of 22% versus the prior year, with 7% net store growth and an increase in consolidated same-store sales of 13.2%.
The $(0.34) loss per diluted share in the second quarter was driven by a $125.5 million one-time non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets as a result of the Company’s decision to re-brand its U.S. car wash business.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.35.
“We delivered strong results in the second quarter. These results are a testament to the resilience of our needs-based service offering and our ability to drive sustainable growth and cash flow leveraging a proven playbook,” said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, president and CEO.
“We have significant momentum across our business capitalizing on the benefits of our scale, the quality of our offerings, the strength of our brands, our best-in-category data and marketing capabilities, and our ability to generate robust cash flow. We are delivering against our ‘Dream Big’ plan of at least $850 million of adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2026, demonstrating our ability to drive significant shareholder value over time.”
Second Quarter Highlights
- Revenue increased 36% versus the prior year, driven by same-store sales and net store growth.
- Consolidated same-store sales increased 13.2% for the quarter.
- The company added 80 net new stores during the quarter.
- The company recorded a net loss in the second quarter of $(57.0) million, driven by a $125.5 million one-time non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets as a result of the Company’s decision to re-brand its U.S. car wash business.
- Adjusted Net Income1 was $59.7 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA3 was $135.4 million.
Capital and Liquidity
The company ended the second quarter with total liquidity of $488.2 million, consisting of $197.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $290.3 million of undrawn capacity on its variable funding securitization senior notes and revolving credit facility.
Fiscal Year 2022 Guidance
The company has raised its guidance for the fiscal year to account for its strong operating performance and M&A activity in the first half of 2022, as well as an updated outlook for the remainder of the year. The following guidance reflects the Company’s current expectations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022:
- Revenue of approximately $2 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $495 million.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share of approximately $1.17.
