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.
HUBB Welcomes Jeff Allen As Vice President Of Channel Development
Allen will be responsible for developing strategies for the commercial and municipal fleet channels on a national basis, along with building out the company’s wholesale distribution strategy.
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.
Charlotte City Council Proclaims October ‘Driven Brands Car Care Month’
Driven Brands was recognized by the Charlotte City Council for its significant contribution to the Charlotte and North Carolina economy in the form of growth, leadership, job creation and philanthropic efforts.
ASE Industry Education Alliance Recognizes Outstanding Instructors At Annual Conference
The ASE Alliance Instructor recognition showcases instructors who have set themselves apart on behalf of their students and career and technical education.
Car Care Professionals Network Releases Recommended Sales Contact And Communication Best Practices
The practices are recommended for distributor and manufacturer sales personnel and manufacturers’ representatives, and detail what works best for repair shops when setting up appointments and maintaining communication.
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.
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts Promotes 2 New Corporate Team Members
Arlo Johnson has been named vice president of insurance and Hannah Ross becomes director of marketing.
Car Care Professionals Network Releases Recommended Training Best Practices For Repair Shop Training Providers
The Recommended Training Best Practices 2015 outlines the role of the shop owner/manager in seeking and making training available for all staff. It also describes how shops prefer training delivery, scheduling, content coverage, cost and other suggestions for education and training effectiveness.
Roark Capital Portfolio Company Driven Brands Inc. Acquires CARSTAR
CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop networks of independently owned collision repair facilities in the U.S., operating in more than 240 locations in 30 states.
