Meineke Car Care Donates $72,000 To Children’s Miracle Network
As part of a multi-million dollar fundraising commitment benefitting the 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the United States and Canada, Meineke asked its vendors, franchisees and friends to participate in an annual golf event. One hundred percent of proceeds collected through the tournament have been donated to support The Children’s Miracle Network’s mission of serving every deserving child who comes in for treatment.
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.
Meineke Car Care Centers Appoints New Brand President
Driven Brands CIO and Meineke EVP Danny Rivera assumes new role.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Kicks Off Summer Fundraising Program
Summer fundraising is off to a great start at the University of the Aftermarket Foundation with the receipt of two substantial donations. Interstate Batteries recently contributed $10,000 and Meineke/Maaco/Driven Brands donated $5,000.
Matrix System Kicks Off Its 30th Anniversary
To commemorate this milestone, Matrix System has announced plans to reveal a throwback label and new commemorative logo.
First ‘Meineke Of The Future’ Location Opens in Charlotte, N.C.
Driven Brands opens first brick-and-mortar prototype combining the best of Meineke and Econo Lube operations.
Meineke Car Care Centers Appoints New President
An accomplished franchising executive, Paul Clayton brings more than 28 years of highly successful franchising experience to Meineke, most notably having spent eight years as CEO of Jamba Juice and building the company into a nationally recognized brand.
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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.
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