Virtual Convention Set for ABRA, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA
For the first time ever, the Driven Brands family of collision repair companies will gather virtually for its 2020 convention themed, “UNITED.”
Driven Brands Announces Acquisition of Fix Auto USA
The addition adds nearly 150 franchised and 10 company collision repair locations to the Paint, Collision & Glass segment of Driven Brands.
Driven Brands Announces Acquisition of Clairus Group
Driven Brands, which includes CARSTAR, Maaco and other aftermarket brands, has announced the acquisition of the Quebec-based Clairus Group, a leader in automotive glass distribution, replacement and claims management.
CARSTAR Launches New Operations and Sales Structures Across U.S.
Zone directors and area managers on the operations team will use the proprietary CARSTAR EDGE Performance Platform to enhance store performance, CARSTAR noted.
AirPro Diagnostics Named Preferred Provider for Maaco, CARSTAR
AirPro Diagnostics announced that Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair and CARSTAR North America have named AirPro Diagnostics their preferred provider for pre- and post-repair scan services.
Entrepreneur Magazine Includes Maaco in Franchise 500 List
Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands, has been ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500.
CARSTAR Launches its First Integrated Marketing Campaign for North America
CARSTAR North America said it will launch a new brand campaign across the United States and Canada, its first-ever integrated campaign for North America.
Maaco Expects 50 Percent Jump in Franchise Licenses in 2018
Maaco said it expects its 2018 growth strategy to increase the number of franchise licenses by more than 50 percent over 2017, when the company issued 45 new licenses.
CIECA Wraps up Fourth MSO Summit
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) said it concluded the fourth MSO T2T Summit for 2017 with great attendance and contributions and collaborations from MSOs’ IT thought leaders.
Maaco Honors Customers, Veterans Who Are Franchisees
As part of its “Proud to Serve Those Who Have Served” program, Maaco is paying tribute to military members across the country, honoring not only active-duty military members and veterans but also those veterans who now are franchisees of Maaco locations.
Pennsylvania CARSTAR Shop Working with Enterprise to Unite Small Businesses
Autocrafters CARSTAR Collision of Bensalem, Pa., is working with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Bensalem to bring local businesses together.
Maaco Honors Military Members with Free Repairs
This fall, Maaco will pay tribute to military members across the country, honoring active-duty military members and veterans with complimentary repairs as a “thank you” for their service to the country and patronage of their brands.