CompaniesDriven BrandsCompany OverviewContactAbout Driven BrandsLatest from Driven BrandsEventsMountain Momentum: CARSTAR leaders gather in Whistler to 'Restore the Star'CARSTAR CANADAWhistler, British Columbia -- More than forty key CARSTAR shop owners and managers along with partner vendors and suppliers gathered in Whistler BC to discuss...April 23, 2025BusinessDriven Out: Driven Brand sells off car wash businessDriven BrandsToronto, Ontario – Driven Brands Holdings Inc. is getting out of the car wash business in order to focus on the oil change sector...April 11, 2025NetworkCarstar Restore the Star MeetingCARSTAR CANADACarstar Restore the Star MeetingApril 21, 2025April 23, 2025PeopleBoard Briefings: WIN announces new 2025-2026 leadership board; Canadians represented in key positionsWomen's Industry NetworkToronto, Ontario – The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has now announced its 2025-2026 Board of Directors with Canadian...April 2, 2025BusinessRevenue Results: Driven Brands announces fourth quarter and 2024 financial results; reports $2.3 billion in total revenueCARSTAR CANADADriven Brands has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full 2024 fiscal year, highlighting a total revenue of $2.3 billion, an increase of two percent.February 26, 2025EventsMagic in May: WIN announces 2025 annual conference keynote and guest speakersFebruary 20, 2025HomeCHEER IN GEARCARSTAR CANADACARSTAR Torcam Group celebrates successful fourth annual toy drive for Salvation Army Since 2021, the CARSTAR Torcam Group, led by Sebastian Torres, Javier Torres, and Liliana Camacho, has made spreading holiday cheer a tradition through an annual toy drive benefitting the local community. This year, the group’s four locations, CARSTAR Brantford, CARSTAR Brantford West, CARSTAR […]December 12, 2024HomeSHINING BRIGHTCARSTAR CANADACARSTAR’S RESTORE THE STAR MIAMI SUMMIT CARSTAR’s Restore the Star meeting in Miami brought together franchise owners, managers, corporate leaders, and industry partners to discuss key challenges, share insights, and develop strategies to propel the industry forward. Profitability was key to the two-day agenda which gave the group ample time for sharing and discussion. Also […]December 12, 2024PeoplePetrane for President: Maaco names Frank Petrane as new brand presidentToronto, Ontario — Maaco has announced that it has appointed Frank Petrane as the company’s newest brand president. As noted in a recent press release, before assuming his current role, Petrane served as senior vice president of fleet programs at Driven Brands. He first began his career with Maaco in 2006 as a national account […]December 4, 2024EventsAmong the Stars: CARSTAR hosts Restore the Star summit in Miami, FloridaMiami, Florida — CARSTAR’s Restore the Star meeting in Miami this week brought together franchise owners, managers, corporate leaders, and industry partners to discuss key challenges, share insights, and develop strategies to propel the industry forward. Profitability was key to the two-day agenda which gave the group ample time for sharing and discussion. Also discussed […]November 27, 2024HomeCOST CONSIDERATIONSHOW THE RISING COST OF REPAIRS EFFECT COLLISION REPAIRERS Story by SARAH PERKINS Vehicles are packed with advanced technology—and as such, repair expenses climb higher and higher. These expenses apply pressure to various verticals of the industry. From the intricacies of new electronics to the rising price of specialized parts, collision repairers are facing an […]October 16, 2024BusinessDistribution Deal: Driven Brands announces sale of Canadian distribution business to PGW Auto GlassToronto, Ontario — Driven Brands Holding Inc. has announced the sale of its Canadian distribution business, primarily operated under the PH Vitres d’Auto brand (PH), to PGW Auto Glass. This transition was effective as of August 31, 2024. While the terms of the transaction are not being disclosed, the Financial Post noted that the sale […]September 3, 2024EventsDay Three: CARSTAR Canada wraps up national conferenceVictoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada’s Velocity National Conference closed out today with a Vendor Trade Show in the afternoon, followed by an evening 90s-themed formal where CARSTAR stores received well-earned honours from the past year of operations. The event started bright and early with an industry breakfast before keynote speaker Dr. Kimberley Amirault Ryan […]July 12, 2024EventsContinuing Velocity: Day Two recap of the CARSTAR Canada’s Velocity conferenceVictoria, British Columbia – CARSTAR Canada continued its 30th anniversary celebration in Victoria, BC at the 2024 CARSTAR Conference: Velocity! Day Two was filled with leadership and partner presentations, along with a Restore the Star panel. “Today’s presentations and breakout sessions focus on how we and our partners can provide our franchise network the tools […]July 10, 2024Industry ConferencesViva Victoria: CARSTAR Canada hosting annual national conference celebrating 30 years in operationVictoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada is hosting its annual national conference, Velocity 2024, this week in Victoria, B.C. Collision Repair magazine is on-site at the event all week—stay tuned to our site and socials for real-time updates from the evemt started with the Harbour Hustle charity walk for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Attendees strolled along the […]July 9, 2024
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