Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR opens Calgary Crowfoot, marking 12th shop for prolific MSO
Calgary, Alberta — Mark another one down for CARSTAR, as the nationwide collision repair chain welcomes a new facility, CARSTAR Calgary Crowfoot, into the fold. Mark Kharfan got his start as a bodyshop owner about 25 years ago and has since become one of CARSTAR’s most prolific MSOs, now boasting 12 shops to his name […]
Shine Season: Driven Brands companies to kick off third annual fundraising season for cystic fibrosis research, advocacy and care
Hamilton, Ontario — Driven Brands companies announced the kickoff of its annual summer fundraising initiative, dubbed “Shine Season”, on Thursday. June through August, Driven Brands franchise partners and members of the collision corporate staff are encouraged to get involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Canada to raise funds toward cystic fibrosis research, […]
Family Reunion: Driven Brands to host inaugural Montréal cross-brand conference in July
Montréal, Québec — To mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth, Driven Brands announced Tuesday that it will be gathering together the entire CARSTAR Canada family, as well as its many Driven Glass brands, for a joint conference in July. “I’m excited to bring together the larger Canadian Driven Brands family,” said CARSTAR Canada […]
A Meery Minute: CARSTAR congratulates Atlantic zone director on 20th anniversary in the role
Toronto, Ontario — In a show of appreciation for years of dedication, CARSTAR congratulated its Atlantic Canada zone director, Dave Meery, on his twentieth anniversary with the company on Wednesday. For the past two decades, Meery has been at the helm of a market that has grown from three collision centres to 34 locations, with […]
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 […]
Community Service: CARSTAR Bridgewater donates $5,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – CARSTAR Bridgewater has made a $5,000 contribution to Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Nova Scotia Chapter, bidding the highest amount for the World Junior Team Canada Jersey. According to a company press release, this is a one-of-a-kind jersey is signed by all players and symbolizes CARSTAR Bridgewater’s continued dedication in the fight to […]
Community Service: CARSTAR Campbellford donates $2k to Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario – CARSTAR Campbellford has made a $2,000 contribution to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation, with shop leadership connecting with members of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation at a cheque presentation ceremony. According to a company press release, this donation will support the hospital by funding purchases of necessary medical equipment, as well as […]
Direct Testimony: CARSTAR Canada highlights women in the workforce
Hamilton, Ontario — In honour of Women’s History Month, CARSTAR Canada is highlighting a few women who they say have helped make CARSTAR an industry leader in collision repair. Cheryl Crow, customer service representation at CARSTAR Edmonton South, has been with CARSTAR for four years and joined the industry after hearing about her wife’s positive […]
Plastic Surgery: CARSTAR Canada hosts Polyvance for plastic repair training session
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada welcomed its members to the company’s Hamilton, Ont., headquarters in early February for an exclusive training session with Polyvance. The plastic repair training was conducted by John Wilburn, the head instructor of plastic repair and refinishing at Polyvance. The day began with a classroom learning portion, presented by Bill Davidge […]
Record Revenues: Driven Brands reports 39 percent increase in 2022 revenues
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands is reporting growth in its full-year 2022 and Q4 2022 financial results, announced Wednesday morning. For the whole of 2022, Driven Brands reported 39 percent increases in revenue, which grew to US$2 billion driven by same-store sales and location acquisitions, said the company. The company’s paint, collision and glass […]
