A New Name, Now!: Driven Brands unites U.S. glass acquisitions under ‘Auto Glass Now’ brand
Toronto, Ontario — Following a year of steady acquisitions in the auto glass sector, most recently including the purchase of Discount Auto Glass on Monday, Driven Brands has announced that it will be unifying its numerous glass repair brands under the new banner of “Auto Glass Now,” in the U.S. Driven Brands has added about […]
A Tradition of Charity: CARSTAR celebrates 25 years of support, $4 million raised for cystic fibrosis research
Toronto, Ontario — With 25 years of support for Cystic Fibrosis Canada officially under its belt, Driven Brands is proud to announce that its CARSTAR brand has raised more than $4 million for the organization over the course of this quarter-century campaign. The company says its support of cystic fibrosis awareness and research over the […]
Third Quarter Gains: Driven Brands reports Q3 earnings, revenues up 39 percent YOY
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands reported its third-quarter earnings for 2022 yesterday, where the company reported a 39 percent increase in its revenue (year over year) to US$516.6 million. The paint, collision and glass segment accounted for approximately 22 percent of company revenue of $113.3 million. Driven Brands reported a net income of US$38.4 million, […]
Service Record: U.S. army veteran opens 1,000th repair facility under Driven Brands banner in Little Rock, Ark.
Toronto, Ontario — An auto body shop in Little Rock, Ark. just helped Driven Brands reach a major milestone, as the opening of CARSTAR Patriot Auto Body Little Rock marks the thousandth collision centre under the belt of the global auto repair group. The new facility will be headed up by a figure that Driven […]
CARSTAR Does Calibration: CARSTAR, Uniban host ADAS information event
Hamilton, Ontario — Last Week, Collision Repair magazine visited Driven Brands’ Canadian headquarters in Hamilton, Ont. for an ADAS and calibration training event, where Bill Davidge, CARSTAR’s director of innovation and technology, and Willy Williams, Uniban’s technical trainer, delivered an in-depth presentation and demonstration. Attendees included collision repair facility owners, staff, and insurers representing various […]
Master at the MSO: Dean Fisher appointed master of ceremonies for 2022 MSO Symposium
Nevada, Las Vegas – On Friday, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its board of directors announced that Dean Fisher, president of Driven Brands will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2022 MSO Symposium. Fisher, the owner of multiple automotive-related companies brings over 50 years of industry experience to the conference. He is […]
Glass Acts: Driven Glass makes award-winning debut at Auto Glass Week in Texas
San Antonio, Texas — As one of the fastest growing companies currently operating in the auto glass repair industry, it only makes sense that Driven Glass stole the show last week at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio. As earlier reported by Collision Repair, Driven Glass president Mars Shah took the stage on the show’s […]
Glass is in Session: Driven Glass to present at Auto Glass Week in Texas on Friday
San Antonio, Texas — Driven Brands will be making its debut appearance at Auto Glass Week in San Antonio, Texas this week, as the global automotive consolidator prepares to show off its impressive expansion into the auto glass sector at this year’s event. Representatives from Driven Glass will on scene at the Henry B. González […]
Driving On: Driven Brands becomes second-largest auto glass player in the U.S.
North Carolina, United States – Driven Brands Holdings has acquired Auto Glass Fitters, intensifying the company’s East Coast presence in auto glass services and adding to its mobile capabilities. Now part of Driven Brands, Auto Glass Fitters will have access to robust shared service capabilities like data analytics, direct-to-consumer marketing, procurement, and commercial customer relationship […]
A-OK: Driven Brands acquires fifth glass company, Florida’s K&K Glass
North Carolina, United States – On July 7, Driven Brands announced its acquisition of the Florida-based K&K Glass. This marks the fifth foray into the auto glass market. According to a press release from Driven Brands, K&K Glass boasts more than 100 mobile glass repair vans and 20 warehouses in the Florida area. “We are […]
