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Driven Brands Acquires CARSTAR

October 22, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Parent of Maaco and 1-800-Radiator adds collision repair-focused franchise to portfolio of automotive franchises. Acquisition does not include CARSTAR Canada.

Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital and the nation’s leading franchise automotive company, announced today that it has acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts.  CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop networks of independently owned collision repair facilities in the U.S., operating in more than 240 locations in 30 states in the U.S.

“At Driven Brands, we are committed to expanding our footprint through the acquisitions of complementary brands that can help elevate our presence in

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