PE-backed Driven Brands buys Clairus
Summary
Driven Brands, which is backed by Roark Capital, has acquired Quebec-based Clairus Group, a provider of automotive glass distribution, replacement, and claims management solutions. Driven Brands plans to continue its aggressive growth in the automotive glass space under its proven leadership and recognized operational platforms. Glass, and Docteur du Pare-Brise under the service channel, PH Vitres d’Autos under distribution, and Conversense, its claims management platform. Fueled by these acquisitions and strong organic growth, Driven Brands continues to expand across its automotive verticals, increasing the brands’ footprint to over 2,800 locations across North America. Driven Brands has over 2,800 centers across North America, and combined; all businesses generate more than $2.8 billion in system sales and service approximately 8 million vehicles annually.