Print CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Driven Brands Holdings Inc., operator and franchisor of multiple vehicle maintenance and repair businesses, reported a 35.3% gain in operating income for the year ended Dec. 26 on 50.6% higher sales, but the net result was a $4.22 million loss due primarily to higher interest expenses. The Charlotte-based company, which went public in 2020, reported $94.7 million in operating income on revenue of $904.2 million, yielding a 10.5% operating ratio. Revenue from company-operated stores represented 54% of the firm's sales last year, with a measurable portion of the increase attributed to Driven Brand's purchase of International Car Wash Group. Among the company's franchise brands are Meineke Car Care Centers, Take 5 Oil Change and 1-800-Radiator & A/C. Besides Meineke and Take 5, Driven Brands' properties include: Carstar Auto Body Repair; MAACO auto body; International Car Wash; and Merlin's 200,000 Mile Shops.