Driven Brands Inc.

When opportunity called at 6:30 a.m., Bryan Wendt answered – and never looked back. After decades in the industry, he’s now a multi-shop Fix Auto USA owner who leads by example and invests in his people every day. “My job is to give my people the tools they need and be there for support,” Bryan explained. “Everyone has my cell number. They know they can call me anytime.” Learn more about Bryan’s path to ownership and what lessons he still carries with him today: https://bit.ly/3X1G7M8

Elizabeth Johnson, National Account Manager, Fleet, was recognized as a Driven Brands Employee of the Quarter for acting with integrity to make bold decisions that yield results. She says she approaches challenges “with a deep breath and knowing that every new challenge is just an opportunity to learn. I remind myself that some challenges in the past seemed daunting at the time, but I was able to tackle them and walk away more knowledgeable and prepared for the next time a similar situation came around.” Congrats on being one of our Employees of the Quarter!

This Veterans Day, we honor those who’ve served – and those who carry that same spirit of service into everything they do. Navy veteran James LaPoint (who goes by Blake) is one of them. Today, Blake mentors the next generation of leaders at Take 5 Oil Change, proving that leadership, discipline, and mentorship are lifelong callings. Learn more about Blake and join us in thanking him and all veterans for their service: https://bit.ly/3WPuRlO

Ashley Oliveira, a Senior Business Project Manager for Take 5 Oil Change, was recognized as one of our Employees of the Quarter for her leadership and partnership, especially in supporting our field teams, and driving cost savings for the business. She said a strategy that’s helped her success is “having a strong sense of ownership.” She added, “I take pride in upholding high standards, honoring my commitments, holding myself accountable, and relentlessly driving for results.” Congrats on being one of our Employees of the Quarter, Ashely! 

Today we announced our third quarter earnings results. Revenue for the quarter was $535.7 million, an increase of 6.6% versus the prior year. System-wide sales increased 4.7% to $1.6 billion, driven by a 2.8% increase in same store sales and 3.5% increase in store count versus the prior year.   CEO Danny R. Rivera Rivera said, “Driven Brands delivered another strong quarter, highlighted by continued growth in our Take 5 business.” Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3Xc0ohQ  

Driven Brands Charlotte HQ employees helped fight cancer in October by participating in two events: The Greater Charlotte Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and the Smash Cancer Pickleball tournament. Employees volunteered at both events and the Driven Brands Charitable Foundation donated money for our sponsorships. Thank you to everyone who gave of their time and helped to make these events a success! 

When Saverio “Sam” Greco talks about his career, one theme comes up again and again: consistency. “If you’re consistent in what you do, it’s a lot easier to move forward,” Sam said. As part of our Pit Tech to President series, learn how consistency has carried Sam from a teenage oil-change technician to his current role as a District Manager for Take 5 Oil Change. Read more about Sam’s journey: https://bit.ly/3LdTO7P

We’re highlighting winners of our Employee of the Quarter award. First up is Betsy Roland, a Senior Payroll manager in HR, who excels in operational excellence and was recognized for “fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving.” Betsy says she is “continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and encouraging my team to do the same. I prioritize listening to their ideas and implementing feasible changes that drive efficiency and improvement.” Another key to her success? Communication. She approaches difficult situations by “ensuring that I am communicating with everyone involved and work to eliminate the challenge moving forward.” Congrats on your recognition, Betsy!

Our vision is simple: Fueling the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, most reliable car care experience. For our customers, it’s the pursuit of what matters most: their time, and the freedom to get where they want to go. For our franchisees, it’s ownership, opportunity, and it’s legacy. And for all of us at Driven Brands, it’s growth, excellence and pride in what we do.