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clear goals: to unite and inspire customers, franchisees, and employees; to positively impact communities; and to develop the best initiatives and programs. Currently, the foundation is prioritizing three areas to honor veterans, support children’ s hospitals, and fight cystic fibrosis.
Firstly, whether it’ s transitioning to civilian life, finding a job, or providing physical and mental health services, the foundation supports several veteran organizations that honor and empower military servicemen and women. For children’ s hospitals, the foundation raises money for pediatric healthcare services and to provide support for families experiencing medical situations. Lastly, when a family member of an employee was navigating cystic fibrosis, Driven Brands committed to this cause and has supported relevant organizations for over 20 years. replacement. To round out Driven’ s portfolio, Merlin Complete Auto Care offers regular inspections, scheduled maintenance, and preemptive replacements; ATI is a category leader in automotive consulting services; and 1-800 Radiator & A / C is an independent parts distributor with one of the largest inventories of auto parts in the US.
Community commitment
Driven has been passionate about the local communities in which it lives and works from the very beginning. To formally reflect this commitment, the company established The Driven Brands Charitable Foundation in 2012 with three
Driving forward
Having scaled successfully through acquisition while maintaining the integrity and identity of each brand, it’ s no surprise that Driven’ s business model has led to its ongoing success. With a diverse portfolio of brands and a culture built on putting customers and communities first, Driven clearly demonstrates the expertise and infrastructure required to deliver an integrated service offering spanning maintenance, repair, glass, paint, and even washing.
Although the automotive industry and consumer expectations continue to evolve, the breadth of Driven’ s services will allow the business to serve customers across the US for years to come. Whether customers need a quick oil change or repairs following a collision, the company’ s simple and conveniencedriven approach to service will become increasingly important. ■
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