Auto Services
Auto repair, oil change, collision, and car washes
What PE Ownership Means for This Industry
4,500+ locations
Roark's Driven Brands dominates auto repair, reducing competition
Roark Capital's Driven Brands operates Meineke, Maaco, Take 5, CARSTAR, and more, giving one PE firm control over a significant share of the auto repair market.
Source: Industry Analysis, 2024
PE-Owned Brands
Caliber Collision
Owned by The Blackstone Group
Largest US collision repair company with 1,700+ centers, Blackstone-backed
7 locations tracked
CARSTAR
Owned by Roark Capital
Collision repair network, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
5 locations tracked
Crash Champions
Owned by Clearlake Capital
Clearlake Capital-backed collision repair chain with 665+ locations after merging with Service King in 2022
10 locations tracked
Jiffy Lube
Largest quick oil change franchise with 2,000+ locations (Shell subsidiary)
6 locations tracked
Maaco
Owned by Roark Capital
Auto body and paint shops, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
9 locations tracked
Meineke Car Care
Owned by Roark Capital
Auto repair franchise, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
4 locations tracked
Safelite AutoGlass
Largest auto glass repair and replacement company in the US
5 locations tracked
Take 5 Oil Change
Owned by Roark Capital
Drive-through oil change, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
9 locations tracked