Grey Cup Gear-Up: CARSTAR announces official sponsorship of the BC Lions
Victoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR has announced that it is now an official sponsor of the BC Lions and will also serve as the official collision and glass sponsor of the 111th Grey Cup. According to a recent press release, “in partnering with the Lions, CARSTAR will proudly support and attend the Lions ‘Play with […]
30 Years Strong: CARSTAR Canada celebrates anniversary
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada has announced that it is celebrating its 30th year of Canadian business. CARSTAR Canada was first brought to Canada in 1994 with the opening of its first business in Hamilton, Ontario. “CARSTAR has become an institution across the country because it’s core is rooted in community and we are committed […]
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 […]
Hello to Harmon: Driven Brands adds Damien Harmon to Board of Directors
North Carolina, United States — Driven Brands has announced the election of Damien Harmon of Best Buy to its Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Harmon is the senior executive vice president of customer, channel experiences and enterprise services for Best Buy Co. Inc., where he is responsible for the end-to-end customer experience and […]
Rev Up the Giving Season: CARSTAR Red Deer locations donate $5k to local causes
Red Deer, Alberta — CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South recently donated $5,000 to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and Red Deer Food Bank for the holiday season. With this year’s contributions, CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South have donated a total of over $40,000 since 2003. Moreover, this year, the […]
Going for the Goal: CARSTAR announces official sponsorship of 110th Grey Cup
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR has announced that it will be an official sponsor of the 110th Grey Cup. As a result of this partnership, customers who visit a CARSTAR facility in the Hamilton and Niagara Falls region will have the opportunity to get exclusive football branded CARSTAR collectibles. “Being to be a part of the […]
Celebrating Stampede Season: CARSTAR Calgary McNight, Calgary Bowness join in on local Stampede parade and breakfast
Calgary, Alberta — Patricia Fahey and Robert Fahey, multi-store owners of CARSTAR Calgary McKnight and CARSTAR Calgary Bowness, were festive in July as they giddied their team up for the Stampede season. The pair united the teams from both of their stores to attend the Bowness Stampede Parade and breakfast that took place in July. […]
Awarding Ancaster: A conversation with CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year, Joe Saputo
Montreal, Quebec — CARSTAR Ancaster is this year’s CARSTAR Franchisee of the Year, Driven Brands announced at last week’s Canadian conference in Montreal. Joe Saputo, who owns and operates CARSTAR Ancaster, accepted the award at the event’s prom night-themed awards night. CARSTAR Ancaster has a long history with its franchising brand; Joe’s father, Sam Saputo, […]
Final Flourish: Driven Brands closes out EVOLUTION conference with prom-themed gala
Montreal, Quebec — Thursday marked the final day of the highly anticipated Driven Brands Evolution Conference, concluding the event with a flourish. The day began with a delightful breakfast from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., fostering a warm and energizing atmosphere. At 8 a.m., the conference commenced with opening remarks, signalling the start of a […]
Regional Meeting Season: CARSTAR Ontario franchisees raise $4k for cystic fibrosis
Ajax, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada hosted its Ontario franchisees for their regional meeting last week, followed by a fundraising night that saw more than $4,000 raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The fundraising auction featured team-signed jerseys from Ontario Hockey League teams like the Oshawa generals and others, game tickets and more sports memorabilia from CARSTAR’s […]
