Driven Brands IPO Raises $700M

Jan. 15, 2021

The initial public offering from Driven Brands raised roughly $700 million from 32 million sold shares.

Jan. 15, 2021—The initial public offering from Driven Brands raised roughly $700 million from 32 million sold shares, reports Bloomberg News.

The total IPO includes 38 million shares for the automotive services company owned by private equity group Roark Capital. Roark will retain a stake of around 70 percent, reports Bloomberg.

The funds raised will help to pay down a $722 million debt. Driven Brands includes Meineke and Take 5 Oil Change. 

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