Driven Brands Acquires International Car Wash Group
August 5, 2020
Driven Brands announced the acquisition of International Car Wash Group (ICWG), adding ICWG’s international car wash operations and expanding Driven’s footprint to more than 4,000 locations across 15 countries. The deal strengthens Driven Brands’ position as the largest automotive aftermarket services company by location count and advances its international geographic growth strategy.
- Buyers
- Driven Brands
- Targets
- International Car Wash Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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