Five Alive: Driven Brands collision group celebrates $5 million milestone in cystic fibrosis fundraising
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands collision group, consisting of Abra, CARSTAR Canada, CARSTAR U.S. and Fix Auto U.S., have announced a charity milestone of $5 million raised for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. CARSTAR first began fundraising for cystic fibrosis in Canada over 25 years ago when a franchise partner’s granddaughter was diagnosed with […]
Meetings in Monaco: Michael Macaluso on industry challenges and focus at Driven Brands
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) delegates gathered in Monaco last week–and Collision Repair mag caught all the action. While enjoying the luxury views of the Cote d’Azur, we chatted with Michael Macaluso, group president of Paint, collision and glass for Driven Brands, to hear what the company has been up to and […]
Driven Brands looks to trade on NASDAQ
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands Holdings, the owners of Carstar, Maaco, Meineke, Fix Auto USA and several other auto service companies, recently filed forms with the US Federal Securities and Exchange Commission for an estimated $100 million (all figures in USD) initial public offering. However, the deal size is considered a placeholder for an IPO […]
US-consolidator ABRA on the hunt for a new CEO
By Mike Davey Minneapolis, Minnesota — May 3, 2016 — Looking for a job? There’s a high-level opening available at one of the biggest consolidators in the US. ABRA Auto Body & Glass has announced Duane Rouse, the current CEO, plans to step down. He will stay with the company in the position of Vice […]
Friday Fun: Fix Auto down under, Maaco teams with Pep Boys and ABRA adds execs
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 25, 2016 — Welcome to another edition of Friday Fun! This week we’ve got a recap of Fix Auto’s trip to Australia, four new execs join ABRA Auto Body & Glass and a new partnership between Maaco and Pep Boys. – Fix Auto CEO Steve Leal travelled to […]
