Dave Caracci Elected New AAIA Chairman of the Board of Directors
AAIA has elected its officers and board of directors for the 2004-2005 term at its spring meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation To Raise Money For Hurricane Relief Through The American Red Cross
The foundation has partnered with parent company Driven Brands’ retail automotive brands, including CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, Maaco, Meineke Car Care Centers, Take 5 Oil Change and 1-800 Radiator & AC, to help raise funds.
Driven Brands Charitable Foundation Raises More Than $650,000 In 2016
The Driven Brands family of automotive aftermarket brands – including Take 5 Oil Change, Maaco, Meineke Car Care Centers, Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops, Econo Lube N’ Tune, Pro Oil, CARSTAR, Drive N Style and 1-800-Radiator & A/C, raised the funds at national conventions and during several events throughout the year including golf tournaments, collection drives, charitable walks, silent auctions and in-store promotions.
Roark Capital Group Acquires Driven Brands
Driven Brands manages a family of automotive companies including MAACO, Meineke Car Care Centers, Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops, Pro Oil Change, Econo Lube & Tune, AutoQual, Aero-Colours and Drive N Style. Collectively, the brands generate annual system revenues of approximately $1 billion through 1,500 locations in 50 states and 2 countries.
Former Driven Brands Chairman Ken Walker Joins 1-800-Radiator Board
Walker recently retired from his position as chairman and CEO of Driven Brands Inc., parent company of Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco Franchising Inc., Econo Lube and Tune Inc., Aero-Colours Inc., AutoQual USA, Drive N’ Style and Tortal.net.
Vehicle Owners Underwhelmed by Aftermarket Customer Service
Improving customer satisfaction can be as simple as providing free snacks or power for electronic devices.
Driven Brands Announces Partnership With EasyPay Finance
The partnership makes EasyPay Finance an approved secondary finance provider for all Driven Brands’ family of brands and franchises.
Driven Brands Acquires Texas-Based Express Lube
The purchase reinforces Driven Brands’ growing Quick Lube division, which most recently acquired Ohio-based Lube Stop in September.
Driven Brands Wins 2016 Franchise Times Dealmakers Award
The winners of the Franchise Times Dealmakers awards were selected by a panel of judges, all experts in franchise mergers and acquisitions, from finalist nominations solicited by Franchise Times in the fourth quarter.
MAACO Franchising Acquires MAACO Canada’s Master Franchisor
Longtime franchisee and owner of MAACO Canada Gary Dohring retires.