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Driven Brands Holdings Inc. reports developments across its North American automotive services platform, including Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke, Maaco, 1-800-Radiator & A/C, Auto Glass Now, CARSTAR, Abra and Fix Auto USA. News commonly covers earnings updates, same-store sales, unit growth, franchise-brand activity, collision repair certifications, auto glass operations and changes to reportable segments.
The company’s recent corporate updates also include the completed sale of its international car wash business, updated segment reporting for Take 5, Franchise Brands and Auto Glass Now, and financial-reporting matters such as restatements, delayed periodic filings, Nasdaq compliance notices and securities litigation developments.
Driven Brands Collision Group (DRVN) is expanding certified repair capabilities for electric and luxury vehicles across its U.S. network, adding training, tools, and equipment to support manufacturer‑aligned repairs.
The network holds 37 luxury OEM certifications and 288 EV certifications, with Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA each carrying specific brand approvals to protect safety systems and long‑term vehicle value.
Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results before market open on February 25, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to review financial and operating performance.
The call will be webcast via the company’s investor relations site and a replay will be available for at least three months.
Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) updated its segment reporting, effective for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, following the completed divestiture of its international car wash business. The company recast segment results for the first three quarters of fiscal 2025 to reflect the new reportable segments and says recast figures are available on its investor site and SEC filings. Management said the new structure highlights growth from Take 5, stable cash flow from franchise brands, and greater visibility on the developing Auto Glass Now business.
Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced the closing of the sale of IMO, its international car wash business, to Franchise Equity Partners for approximately €411 million.
Proceeds will be used primarily to pay down debt, the company said it will report the Car Wash segment as discontinued operations beginning Q4 2025, and Auto Glass Now will become a stand-alone segment beginning Q4 2025. The company expects to file a Form 8-K in mid-February with unaudited recast quarterly results reflecting the updated segment reporting. Rothschild & Co served as financial advisor.
Secure Properties acquired a 15-property Take 5 Oil Change portfolio via a direct, long-term sale-leaseback with Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) on January 13, 2026.
The assets span high-growth markets across the South and Midwest and are each secured by new long-term NNN leases, expanding Secure's automotive services footprint and aligning with its strategy to invest in mission-critical, service-oriented real estate that supports durable cash flows. The transaction was brokered by Eddie Otocka of Surmount.
Driven Brands Collision Group (NYSE:DRVN) announced it has surpassed $6 million raised for cystic fibrosis (CF) research, care, and advocacy as of Dec 30, 2025. The fundraising effort began more than 25 years ago with CARSTAR and expanded across Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA through events such as car washes, golf tournaments, car shows, BBQs, charity walks, and in-store donations.
This year the group raised over $152,000 and launched the Gift of Repair initiative, donating for every positive customer review on completed repairs. Company leaders and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation commented on the milestone and the organizations' ongoing commitment to CF research and patient support.
Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) announced the election of Timothy Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Johnson will serve as an independent director and as a member of the Audit Committee.
Johnson has over 30 years of executive experience in global retail and consumer companies, most recently serving as CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Victoria's Secret until his retirement in May 2025. His background also includes senior finance roles at Big Lots and Limited Brands and early career experience at Coopers & Lybrand. Johnson serves on the boards of Brinker International and Dollar Tree and holds a BS in Accounting and is a CPA (inactive).
Franchise Equity Partners announced on December 2, 2025 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire IMO Car Wash, the world's largest tunnel car wash operator, from Driven Brands (DRVN). The deal includes IMO's entire portfolio of 720 locations, primarily in the United Kingdom and Germany, plus sites in nine other European countries and Australia. IMO was founded 60 years ago and serves millions annually. FEP said it will prioritize increasing wash volumes, elevating the customer experience, and leveraging retail partnerships under its inaugural international acquisition.
Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) entered a definitive agreement to sell IMO, its international car wash business, to Franchise Equity Partners for €406 million based on IMO's June 30, 2025 balance sheet with no post-closing cash, debt or working capital adjustments.
The sale includes locked-box protections and a daily price ticker from July 1, 2025 to closing, is expected to close in Q1 2026 pending regulatory approvals, and cash proceeds will be used primarily to pay down debt.
The company reiterated FY2025 continuing-operations outlook: Revenue ~$1.85–1.87B, Adjusted EBITDA ~$445–455M, and Adjusted diluted EPS $1.18–1.23; pro forma leverage is expected to fall by ~0.3x and management reaffirmed a 3x net leverage target by end of 2026.
Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York. The company’s fireside chat is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The fireside chat will be webcast live from the company’s Investor Relations website at investors.drivenbrands.com on the Events & Presentations page, and the webcast will be available for replay for at least 30 days.