UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 27,June 26, 2021
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 001-39898

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Driven Brands Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
47-3595252
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
440 South Church Street, Suite 700
Charlotte, North Carolina
(Address of principal executive offices)
28202
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 377-8855

Title of each class
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol
DRVN
Name of each exchange on which registered
The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Small reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes No

As of May 6,August 4, 2021, the Registrant had 167,411,840167,369,010 shares of Common Stock outstanding.



Driven Brands Holdings Inc.
Table of Contents
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION



Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives of management, and expected market growth are forward-looking statements. In particular, forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to: (i) our strategy, outlook and growth prospects; (ii) our operational and financial targets and dividend policy; (iii) general economic trends and trends in the industry and markets; and (iv) the competitive environment in which we operate. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but instead represent our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2020, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on its website at www.sec.gov. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or review publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.




Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)(in thousands, except per share amounts)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
(in thousands, except per share amounts)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$30,414 $29,412 Franchise royalties and fees$37,873 $28,282 $68,287 $57,694 
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales183,855 94,891 Company-operated store sales206,198 87,660 390,053 182,551 
Independently-operated store salesIndependently-operated store sales56,163 Independently-operated store sales56,379 112,542 
Advertising contributions17,255 14,883 
Advertising fund contributionsAdvertising fund contributions19,648 12,619 36,903 27,502 
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue41,733 40,921 Supply and other revenue54,730 39,262 96,462 80,183 
Total revenueTotal revenue329,420 180,107 Total revenue374,828 167,823 704,247 347,930 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Company-operated store expensesCompany-operated store expenses112,756 63,292 Company-operated store expenses123,820 53,373 236,575 116,665 
Independently-operated store expensesIndependently-operated store expenses31,108 Independently-operated store expenses30,792 61,900 
Advertising expenses17,255 14,883 
Advertising fund expensesAdvertising fund expenses19,648 12,619 36,903 27,502 
Supply and other expensesSupply and other expenses22,489 23,059 Supply and other expenses29,598 21,295 52,087 44,354 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses69,050 51,065 Selling, general and administrative expenses77,935 45,456 146,984 96,521 
Acquisition costsAcquisition costs1,646 195 Acquisition costs389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Store opening costsStore opening costs289 1,175 Store opening costs405 627 694 1,802 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization23,852 7,799 Depreciation and amortization26,423 8,636 50,275 16,435 
Asset impairment chargesAsset impairment charges1,253 2,912 Asset impairment charges2,178 3,499 3,431 6,411 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses279,698 164,380 Total operating expenses311,188 146,521 590,887 310,901 
Operating incomeOperating income49,722 15,727 Operating income63,640 21,302 113,360 37,029 
Other expenses, net:Other expenses, net:Other expenses, net:
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net18,091 17,516 Interest expense, net16,612 17,863 34,702 35,379 
Loss on foreign currency transactions, net10,511 3,479 
(Gain) / loss on foreign currency transactions, net(Gain) / loss on foreign currency transactions, net(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment45,498 Loss on debt extinguishment78 45,576 
Total other expenses, netTotal other expenses, net74,100 20,995 Total other expenses, net11,461 16,669 85,560 37,664 
Loss before taxes(24,378)(5,268)
Income tax benefit(4,446)(1,321)
Net loss(19,932)(3,947)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests(99)
Net loss attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$(19,939)$(3,848)
Net income (loss) before taxesNet income (loss) before taxes52,179 4,633 27,800 (635)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense17,011 1,542 12,565 221 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)35,168 3,091 15,235 (856)
Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interestsNet (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests(36)33 (30)(66)
Net income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.Net income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$35,204 $3,058 $15,265 $(790)
Loss per share(1):
Basic and diluted$(0.13)$(0.04)
Earnings (loss) per share(1):
Earnings (loss) per share(1):
BasicBasic$0.21 $0.03 $0.09 $(0.01)
DilutedDiluted$0.21 $0.03 $0.09 $(0.01)
Weighted average shares outstanding(1):
Weighted average shares outstanding(1):
Weighted average shares outstanding(1):
Basic and diluted154,827 88,990 
BasicBasic162,626 88,990 158,727 88,990 
DilutedDiluted166,512 88,990 162,271 88,990 
(1) Shares and lossearnings (loss) per share for 2020 have been adjusted to reflect an implied 88,990-for-one stock split that became effective on January 14, 2021. See Note 1 for additional information.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Net loss$(19,932)$(3,947)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$35,168 $3,091 $15,235 $(856)
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment Foreign currency translation adjustment(9,243)(15,767) Foreign currency translation adjustment11,411 4,521 2,168 (11,246)
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedges, net of tax Unrealized gain from cash flow hedges, net of tax30  Unrealized gain from cash flow hedges, net of tax30 
Actuarial gain of defined benefit pension plan, net of tax Actuarial gain of defined benefit pension plan, net of tax128  Actuarial gain of defined benefit pension plan, net of tax128 
Other comprehensive income (loss), netOther comprehensive income (loss), net(9,085)(15,767)Other comprehensive income (loss), net11,411 4,521 2,326 (11,246)
Total comprehensive income (loss)Total comprehensive income (loss)(29,017)(19,714)Total comprehensive income (loss)46,579 7,612 17,561 (12,102)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests4134 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interestsComprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests(1)39(131)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$(29,058)$(19,748)Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$46,580 $7,604 $17,522 $(11,971)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)March 27, 2021 (Unaudited)December 26, 2020(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)June 26, 2021 (Unaudited)December 26, 2020
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$175,371 $172,611 Cash and cash equivalents$147,257 $172,611 
Restricted cashRestricted cash10,133 15,827 Restricted cash159 15,827 
Accounts and notes receivable, netAccounts and notes receivable, net104,215 84,805 Accounts and notes receivable, net106,846 84,805 
InventoryInventory42,913 43,039 Inventory41,899 43,039 
Prepaid and other assetsPrepaid and other assets45,697 25,070 Prepaid and other assets28,166 25,070 
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable2,057 3,055 Income tax receivable1,038 3,055 
Advertising fund assets, restrictedAdvertising fund assets, restricted31,072 29,276 Advertising fund assets, restricted40,084 29,276 
Assets held for saleAssets held for sale990 
Total current assetsTotal current assets411,458 373,683 Total current assets366,439 373,683 
Notes receivable, netNotes receivable, net3,845 3,828 Notes receivable, net3,594 3,828 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net766,511 827,392 Property and equipment, net938,194 827,392 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets910,255 884,927 Operating lease right-of-use assets906,066 884,927 
Deferred commissionsDeferred commissions9,253 8,661 Deferred commissions9,508 8,661 
Intangibles, netIntangibles, net829,406 829,308 Intangibles, net827,357 829,308 
GoodwillGoodwill1,718,249 1,727,351 Goodwill1,768,244 1,727,351 
Total assetsTotal assets$4,648,977 $4,655,150 Total assets$4,819,402 $4,655,150 
Liabilities and shareholders' equityLiabilities and shareholders' equityLiabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$67,229 $67,802 Accounts payable$79,238 $67,802 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities185,707 190,867 Accrued expenses and other liabilities198,939 190,867 
Income tax payableIncome tax payable4,388 3,513 Income tax payable3,644 3,513 
Current portion of long term debtCurrent portion of long term debt17,142 22,988 Current portion of long term debt17,793 22,988 
Advertising fund liabilitiesAdvertising fund liabilities22,906 20,276 Advertising fund liabilities32,047 20,276 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities297,372 305,446 Total current liabilities331,661 305,446 
Long-term debt, netLong-term debt, net1,428,760 2,102,219 Long-term debt, net1,503,957 2,102,219 
Deferred tax liabilityDeferred tax liability241,305 249,043 Deferred tax liability253,507 249,043 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities846,360 818,001 Operating lease liabilities844,809 818,001 
Income tax receivable liabilityIncome tax receivable liability155,970 Income tax receivable liability155,970 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue22,350 20,757 Deferred revenue23,837 20,757 
Long-term accrued expenses and other liabilitiesLong-term accrued expenses and other liabilities31,551 53,324 Long-term accrued expenses and other liabilities33,719 53,324 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities3,023,668 3,548,790 Total liabilities3,147,460 3,548,790 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 900 million shares authorized at March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively; 167 million and 89 million shares issued and outstanding at March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively(1)
1,674 565 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 900 million shares authorized at June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively; 167 million and 89 million shares issued and outstanding at June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively(1)
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 900 million shares authorized at June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively; 167 million and 89 million shares issued and outstanding at June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively(1)
1,674 565 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital1,602,092 1,055,172 Additional paid-in capital1,603,095 1,055,172 
Retained earningsRetained earnings12,036 31,975 Retained earnings47,240 31,975 
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income7,443 16,528 Accumulated other comprehensive income18,854 16,528 
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.1,623,245 1,104,240 Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.1,670,863 1,104,240 
Non-controlling interestsNon-controlling interests2,064 2,120 Non-controlling interests1,079 2,120 
Total shareholders' equityTotal shareholders' equity1,625,309 1,106,360 Total shareholders' equity1,671,942 1,106,360 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equityTotal liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,648,977 $4,655,150 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,819,402 $4,655,150 
(1) Common stock at December 26, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect an implied 88,990-for-one stock split that became effective on January 14, 2021. See Note 1 for additional information.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’/MEMBERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
in thousandsin thousandsCommon stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Non-controlling
interests
Total shareholders'/members' equityin thousandsCommon stockAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsAccumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Non-controlling
interests
Total shareholders'/members' equity
Balance as of December 26, 2020Balance as of December 26, 2020$565 $1,055,172 $31,975 $16,528 $2,120 $1,106,360 Balance as of December 26, 2020$565 $1,055,172 $31,975 $16,528 $2,120 $1,106,360 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)— — (19,939)— (19,932)Net income (loss)— — (19,939)— (19,932)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — (9,085)— (9,085)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — (9,085)— (9,085)
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense— 983 — — — 983 Equity-based compensation expense— 983 — — — 983 
Issuance of common stock upon initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissionsIssuance of common stock upon initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions1,082 660,418 — — — 661,500 Issuance of common stock upon initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions1,082 660,418 — — — 661,500 
Common stock issued upon underwriter's exercise of over-allotmentCommon stock issued upon underwriter's exercise of over-allotment48 99,177 — — — 99,225 Common stock issued upon underwriter's exercise of over-allotment48 99,177 — — — 99,225 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(21)(42,956)— — — (42,977)Repurchase of common stock(21)(42,956)— — — (42,977)
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options— 25 — — — 25 Exercise of stock options— 25 — — — 25 
Establishment of income tax receivable liabilityEstablishment of income tax receivable liability— (155,970)— — — (155,970)Establishment of income tax receivable liability— (155,970)— — — (155,970)
IPO feesIPO fees— (14,757)— — — (14,757)IPO fees— (14,757)— — — (14,757)
OtherOther— — — — (63)(63)Other— — — (63)(63)
Balance at March 27, 2021$1,674 $1,602,092 $12,036 $7,443 $2,064 $1,625,309 
Balance as of March 27, 2021Balance as of March 27, 2021$1,674 $1,602,092 $12,036 $7,443 $2,064 $1,625,309 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)35,204 (36)35,168 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)11,412 (1)11,411 
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense1,028 1,028 
At Pac divestitureAt Pac divestiture(948)(948)
OtherOther(25)(1)(26)
Balance at June 26, 2021Balance at June 26, 2021$1,674 $1,603,095 $47,240 $18,854 $1,079 $1,671,942 
Balance as of December 28, 2019Balance as of December 28, 2019$565 $242,240 $41,983 $3,626 $1,464 $289,878 Balance as of December 28, 2019565 242,240 41,983 3,626 1,464 289,878 
Net loss— — (3,848)— (99)(3,947)
Cumulative effect of ASU 2016-02 adoptionCumulative effect of ASU 2016-02 adoption— — (4,012)— — (4,012)
Cumulative effect of ASU 2016-13 adoptionCumulative effect of ASU 2016-13 adoption— — (1,797)— — (1,797)
Balance as of December 29, 2019Balance as of December 29, 2019565 242,240 36,174 3,626 1,464 284,069 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)— — (790)— (66)(856)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — (15,767)(15,767)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — (11,115)(131)(11,246)
Equity-based compensation expenseEquity-based compensation expense— (101)— — (101)Equity-based compensation expense— 690 — — — 690 
Balance at March 28, 2020$565 $242,139 $38,135 $(12,141)$1,365 $270,063 
Balance at June 27, 2020Balance at June 27, 2020$565 $242,930 $35,384 $(7,489)$1,267 $272,657 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Net loss$(19,932)$(3,947)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$15,235 $(856)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization23,852 7,799 Depreciation and amortization50,275 16,435 
Noncash lease cost20,028 
Loss on foreign denominated transactions13,000 3,479 
Gain on foreign currency derivative(2,489)
Non-cash lease costNon-cash lease cost37,938 17,412 
Gain on foreign denominated transactionsGain on foreign denominated transactions5,707 2,285 
Loss on derivatives not designed as hedgesLoss on derivatives not designed as hedges(425)
Bad debt expenseBad debt expense657 523 Bad debt expense1,739 4,351 
Asset impairment costsAsset impairment costs1,253 2,912 Asset impairment costs3,431 6,411 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discountsAmortization of deferred financing costs and bond discounts2,139 1,140 Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discounts3,619 2,573 
Benefit for deferred income taxes(8,018)(1,345)
Benefit (provision) for deferred income taxesBenefit (provision) for deferred income taxes4,742 (1,471)
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt45,498 Loss on extinguishment of debt45,576 
Other, netOther, net(749)39 Other, net1,375 1,365 
Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable, netAccounts and notes receivable, net(19,693)(14,067)Accounts and notes receivable, net(24,174)(26,134)
InventoryInventory135 (1,851)Inventory(396)(577)
Prepaid and other assetsPrepaid and other assets(8,184)2,435 Prepaid and other assets(20,885)(9,665)
Advertising fund assets and liabilities, restrictedAdvertising fund assets and liabilities, restricted2,621 4,890 Advertising fund assets and liabilities, restricted12,548 3,835 
Deferred commissionsDeferred commissions(573)(428)Deferred commissions(809)(1,614)
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue1,551 (1,173)Deferred revenue2,994 (2,780)
Accounts payableAccounts payable638 21,404 Accounts payable3,860 11,696 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities(6,451)(15,920)Accrued expenses and other liabilities9,707 349 
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable3,061 (7)Income tax receivable3,665 4,051 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities(15,758)Operating lease liabilities(31,034)(14,109)
Cash provided by operating activitiesCash provided by operating activities32,586 5,883 Cash provided by operating activities124,688 13,557 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(23,280)(16,172)Capital expenditures(46,222)(24,920)
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquiredCash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(26,732)(975)Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(205,556)(28,490)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactionsProceeds from sale-leaseback transactions41,023 Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions49,166 
Proceeds from sale of company-operated storesProceeds from sale of company-operated stores4,481 Proceeds from sale of company-operated stores5,775 
Cash used in investing activitiesCash used in investing activities(4,508)(17,147)Cash used in investing activities(196,837)(53,410)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitionsPayment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions(1,783)Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions(1,783)
Payment of debt issuance cost(104)
Payment of debt extinguishment and issuance costsPayment of debt extinguishment and issuance costs(2,408)(2,421)
Repayment of long-term debtRepayment of long-term debt(707,384)(3,263)Repayment of long-term debt(712,649)(12,809)
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and short-term debtProceeds from revolving lines of credit and short-term debt114,800 39,501 Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and short-term debt213,800 79,501 
Repayments of revolving lines of credit and short-term debtRepayments of revolving lines of credit and short-term debt(132,800)Repayments of revolving lines of credit and short-term debt(152,800)
Repayment of principal portion of finance lease liabilityRepayment of principal portion of finance lease liability(409)Repayment of principal portion of finance lease liability(1,127)(117)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discountsProceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts661,500 — Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts661,500 
Net proceeds from underwriters' exercise of over-allotment optionNet proceeds from underwriters' exercise of over-allotment option99,225 Net proceeds from underwriters' exercise of over-allotment option99,225 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(42,977)Repurchases of common stock(43,040)
Payment for termination of interest rate swapsPayment for termination of interest rate swaps(21,826)Payment for termination of interest rate swaps(21,826)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities(29,871)34,351 
Other, netOther, net152 
Cash provided by financing activitiesCash provided by financing activities40,827 62,371 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash650 3,850 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash1,813 (337)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restrictedNet change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted(1,143)26,937 Net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted(29,509)22,181 
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of period172,611 34,935 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period172,611 34,935 
Cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of periodCash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period19,369 23,091 Cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period19,369 23,091 
Restricted cash, beginning of periodRestricted cash, beginning of period15,827 Restricted cash, beginning of period15,827 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period207,807 58,026 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period207,807 58,026 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of period175,371 60,154 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period147,257 67,617 
Cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of periodCash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period21,160 24,809 Cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period30,882 12,590 
Restricted cash, end of periodRestricted cash, end of period10,133 Restricted cash, end of period159 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of periodCash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period$206,664 $84,963 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period$178,298 $80,207 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures - non-cash items:Supplemental cash flow disclosures - non-cash items:Supplemental cash flow disclosures - non-cash items:
Accrued capital expendituresAccrued capital expenditures$3,804 $4,283 Accrued capital expenditures$5,772 $2,434 
Supplemental cash flow disclosures - cash paid for:Supplemental cash flow disclosures - cash paid for:Supplemental cash flow disclosures - cash paid for:
InterestInterest$16,424 $16,020 Interest$38,966 $32,517 
Income taxesIncome taxes1,373 10 Income taxes5,531 649 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Note 1—Description of Business
Description of Business
Driven Brands Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), is a Delaware corporation and is the parent holding company of Driven Brands, Inc. and Shine Holdco (UK) Limited (collectively, “Driven Brands”). Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America with a growing and highly-franchised base of more than 4,2004,300 franchised, independently-operated, and company-operated locations across 49 U.S. states and 14 other countries. The Company has a portfolio of highly recognized brands, including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, MAACO®, CARSTAR®, and 1-800-Radiator & A/C® that compete in the automotive services industry. Approximately 82% of the Company’s locations are franchised or independently-operated.

Initial Public Offering
On January 14, 2021, the Company completed an initial public offering (the “IPO”) of approximately 32 million shares of common stock at $22 per share. On February 10, 2021, the Company’s underwriters exercised their over-allotment option to purchase approximately 5 million additional shares of common stock. The Company received total proceeds of $761 million from these transactions, net of the underwriting discounts and commissions.

The Company used the proceeds from the IPO, along with cash on hand, to fully repay the First Lien Term Loan, Second Lien Term Loan, and revolving credit facility assumed as part of the acquisition of International Car Wash Group (“ICWG”) in 2020 (collectively, the “Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities”), which totaled $725 million with interest and fees. The Company recognized a $45$46 million loss on debt extinguishment related to this settlement, primarily related to the write-off of unamortized discount. The Company cancelled the interest rate and cross currency swaps associated with these debt agreements as part of the settlement. The Company also used $43 million in proceeds to purchase approximately 2 million shares of common stock from certain of our existing shareholders.

Income Tax Receivable Agreement
The Company expects to be able to utilize certain tax benefits which are related to periods prior to the effective date of the Company’s IPO and are attributed to current and former shareholders. The Company previously entered into an income tax receivable agreement which provides our pre-IPO shareholders with the right to receive payment of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. and Canadian federal, state, local and provincial income tax that the Company will actually realize. The income tax receivable agreement is effective as of the date of the Company’s IPO, and the Company has recorded a liability of $156 million as of March 27,June 26, 2021, which is recorded under long-term liabilities as the income tax receivable liability on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Stock Split
On January 14, 2021, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation (the "Amendment") to effect an implied 88,990-for-one stock split of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. In addition, the Amendment increased the number of authorized shares of the Company's stock from 10,000 shares to 1 billion shares (900 million shares of common stock and 100 million shares of preferred stock). All share and per-share data in the condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split for all periods presented. The Company does not have any shares of preferred stock outstanding.

Note 2— Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fiscal Year
The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52- or 53-week year with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13th Saturday of each quarter (or 14th Saturday when applicable with respect to the fourth fiscal quarter). The three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively,each consist of 13 weeks.

and 26 weeks, respectively.

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In August 2020, the Company acquired ICWG, which is currently consolidated based on a calendar month that ended on March 31,June 30, 2021. See Note 3 for additional discussion regarding the acquisition of ICWG.

Basis of Presentation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, balance sheet, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity for the periods presented have been reflected. The adjustments include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Certain amounts in the 2020 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2021 presentation. In the Company's consolidated statements of operations, $1 million and $2 million for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020, respectively, of franchise royalties and fees within the Platform Services segment has been reclassified to supply and other revenue to conform to the current year presentation.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 26, 2020. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The results of operations for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 may not be indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the year ending December 25, 2021.

Use of Estimates    
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods.

Deferred IPO costs
Costs incurred that are directly related to the IPO, such as legal and accounting fees, registration fees, printing expenses, and other similar fees and expenses, totaling $9 million were capitalized and included within prepaid and other assets as of December 26, 2020. Upon completion of the IPO, the Company reclassified these costs, as well as an additional $6 million of IPO costs incurred during the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, to additional paid-in-capital.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company classifies and discloses assets and liabilities carried at fair value in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity as the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2: Inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; or
Level 3: Inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

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Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 27,June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020 are summarized as follows:

Items Measured at Fair Value at March 27, 2021
Items Measured at Fair Value at June 26, 2021Items Measured at Fair Value at June 26, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Total(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Total
Mutual fund investments held in rabbi trustMutual fund investments held in rabbi trust$941 $$941 Mutual fund investments held in rabbi trust$980 $$980 
Derivative liabilities designated as hedging instruments$$(990)$(990)
Derivative liabilitiesDerivative liabilities$$(3,098)$(3,098)

Items Measured at Fair Value at December 26, 2020
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Total
Mutual fund investments held in rabbi trust$704 $$704 
Derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments227 227 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$704 $227 $931 
Derivative liabilities designated as hedging instruments$$(9,561)$(9,561)
Derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments(12,197)(12,197)
Total derivative liabilities$$(21,758)$(21,758)

The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments are derived from valuation models, which use observable inputs such as quoted market prices, interest rates and forward yield curves.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of total long-term debt were as follows:

March 27, 2021December 26, 2020June 26, 2021December 26, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)Carrying valueEstimated fair valueCarrying valueEstimated fair value(in thousands)Carrying valueEstimated fair valueCarrying valueEstimated fair value
Long-term debtLong-term debt$1,445,902 $1,499,384 $2,125,207 $2,169,597 Long-term debt$1,521,750 $1,589,090 $2,125,207 $2,169,597 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present changes, net of tax, in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Three months ended March 27, 2021Three months ended June 26, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustmentCash flow hedgesDefined benefit pension planAccumulated other comprehensive income(in thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustmentCash flow hedgesDefined benefit pension planAccumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at December 26, 2020$16,834 $(87)$(219)$16,528 
Balance at March 27, 2021Balance at March 27, 2021$7,591 $(57)$(91)$7,443 
Net change Net change(9,243)30 128 (9,085) Net change11,411 11,411 
Balance at March 27, 2021$7,591 $(57)$(91)$7,443 
Balance at June 26, 2021Balance at June 26, 2021$19,002 $(57)$(91)$18,854 

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Three months ended March 28, 2020Three months ended June 27, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustmentCash flow hedgesDefined benefit pension planAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(in thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustmentCash flow hedgesDefined benefit pension planAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at December 28, 2019$3,626 $$$3,626 
Balance at March 28, 2020Balance at March 28, 2020$(12,141)$$$(12,141)
Net change Net change(15,767)(15,767) Net change4,652 4,652 
Balance at March 28, 2020$(12,141)$$$(12,141)
Balance at June 27, 2020Balance at June 27, 2020$(7,489)$$$(7,489)

Six months ended June 26, 2021
(in thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustmentCash flow hedgesDefined benefit pension planAccumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at December 26, 2020$16,834 $(87)$(219)$16,528 
     Net change2,168 30 128 2,326 
Balance at June 26, 2021$19,002 $(57)$(91)$18,854 

Six months ended June 27, 2020
(in thousands)Foreign currency translation adjustmentCash flow hedgesDefined benefit pension planAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at December 28, 2019$3,626 $$$3,626 
     Net change(11,115)(11,115)
Balance at June 27, 2020$(7,489)$$$(7,489)

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and improve consistency by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The Company adopted the ASU on December 27, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 3—Business CombinationsAcquisitions and Dispositions
The Company strategically acquires companies in order to increase its footprint and offer products and services that diversify its existing offerings. These acquisitions are accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method, whereby the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition.

2021 Acquisitions

During the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, the Company completed 13 acquisitions in the acquisition of 4Car Wash segment, representing 30 car wash sites, each individually immaterial which are included within the Company’s Car Wash segment (the “2021 Car Wash Acquisitions”). The aggregate cash consideration paid for these acquisitions, net of cash acquired and liabilities assumed, was $26approximately $200 million.
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A preliminary estimate of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2021 Car Wash Acquisitions is as follows:
(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash$763 
Right of use assets2,611 
Prepaid rent16 
Land and improvements4,06523,125 
Building13,445104,725 
Equipment2,26022,526 
DeferredNet deferred tax assets67648 
Assets held for sale990 
Assets acquired19,844154,704 
Liabilities:
Prepaid liability227 
Deferred revenue46 
Lease liability2,595 
Liabilities assumed462,868 
Net assets acquired19,798151,836 
Total consideration25,542199,971 
Goodwill$5,74448,135 

We also acquired separately identifiable intangible assets which are not presented above until the valuation is finalized. All goodwill was allocated to the Car Wash segment and $6 millionall is deductible for income tax purposes.

In addition, during the six months ended June 26, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of 3 maintenance sites, each individually immaterial, which are included within the Company’s Maintenance segment (the “2021 Maintenance Acquisitions”). The aggregate cash consideration paid for these acquisitions, net of cash acquired and liabilities assumed, was $6 million.

A preliminary estimate of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2021 Maintenance Acquisitions is as follows:
(in thousands)
Assets:
Land and improvements$575 
Building725 
Equipment700 
Construction in progress3,511 
Assets acquired5,511 
Liabilities:
Lease liability20 
Liabilities assumed20 
Net assets acquired5,491 
Total consideration5,637 
Goodwill$146 



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2021 Dispositions
On April 27, 2021, the Company disposed of its 70% owned subsidiary, At-Pac Auto Parts Inc., for consideration of $2 million. A loss of less than $1 million was recognized within selling, general, and administrative expenses during the three and six months ended June 26, 2021 as a result of the sale. In addition, noncontrolling interest of $1 million was derecognized.

2020 Acquisitions

Acquisition of International Car Wash Group
On August 3, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of Shine Holdco (UK) Limited, the holding company of ICWG, to expand on its service offerings by entering into the car wash business (the “ICWG Acquisition”). The ICWG Acquisition resulted in the Company acquiring 940 car wash centers in 14 countries across the United States, Europe, and Australia. The following table presents an updated preliminary estimate of the purchase price allocation for the ICWG Acquisition:
(in thousands, except shares)August 3,
2020
Assets:
Cash$37,011 
Accounts and notes receivable2,591 
Inventory12,761 
Fixed assets692,486 
Operating lease right-of-use assets479,787 
Definite-lived intangibles5,972 
Indefinite-lived intangibles165,730 
Other assets7,476 
Total assets acquired1,403,814 
Liabilities:
Accounts payable13,435 
Long-term debt656,684 
Deferred income tax liability133,776 
Operating lease liabilities476,216 
Derivative liabilities12,714 
Other liabilities82,394 
Total liabilities assumed1,375,219 
Net assets acquired28,595 
Non-controlling interest acquired400 
Total consideration paid (39,169,857 common shares)(1)
809,000 
Goodwill$780,805 
(1) Common shares issued as consideration have been adjusted to reflect an implied 88,990-for-one stock split that became effective on January 14, 2021. See Note 1 for additional information.

The preliminary fair value of the equity consideration was determined based on an estimated enterprise value using a market approach and income approach as of the purchase date, reduced by borrowings assumed. The Company updated its purchase accounting estimates during the three months ended March 27, 2021 related to the deferred tax liability and, as a result, reduced goodwill related to the ICWG Acquisition by approximately $1 million.

Acquisition of Fix Auto

On April 20, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Fix Auto USA (“Fix Auto”), a franchisor and operator of collision repair centers, for $29 million, net of cash received of approximately $2 million. This acquisition resulted in the Company acquiring 150 franchised locations and 10 company-operated locations and increased the Company’s collision services footprint.


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The assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Fix Auto are as follows:

(in thousands)April 20,
2020
Assets:
Cash$2,020 
Accounts and notes receivable, net2,317 
Inventory414 
Prepaid and other assets293 
Operating lease right-of-use assets7,520 
Fixed assets1,023 
Definite-lived intangibles15,200 
Assets acquired28,787 
Liabilities:
Accounts payable1,835 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities2,919 
Operating lease liability7,520 
Income taxes payable673 
Deferred income tax liability3,770 
Liabilities assumed16,717 
Net assets acquired12,070 
Total consideration31,460 
Goodwill$19,390 

A summary of total consideration for Fix Auto is as follows:

(in thousands)
Cash$28,517 
Fair value of contingent consideration2,943 
Total consideration$31,460 

Other Acquisitions

During 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of 17 car wash sites, each individually immaterial, which are included within the Company’s Car Wash segment (the “2020 Car Wash Acquisitions”). The aggregate cash consideration paid for these acquisitions, net of cash acquired and liabilities assumed, was approximately $109 million.
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The assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the 2020 Car Wash Acquisitions are as follows:
(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash$41 
Land and improvements18,635 
Building42,570 
Equipment12,125 
Deferred tax assets5,117 
Assets acquired78,488 
Liabilities:
Deferred revenue368 
Liabilities assumed368 
Net assets acquired78,120 
Total consideration108,771 
Goodwill$30,651 

The valuation for the acquisitions requires significant estimates and assumptions. The estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to revision as additional information is obtained during the measurement period for the acquisitions. There were no measurement period changes related to Fix Auto and the 2020 Car Wash Acquisitions during the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021.
Note 4— Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The Company records contract assets for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if it expects the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year and if such costs are material. Commission expenses, a primary cost associated with the sale of franchise licenses, are amortized to selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations ratably over the life of the associated franchise agreement.
Capitalized costs to obtain a contract as of March 27,June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020 were $9$10 million and $9 million, respectively, and are presented within deferred commissions on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized an immaterial amount of costs during the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, that were recorded as a contract asset at the beginning of the period.
Contract liabilities consist primarily of deferred franchise fees and deferred development fees. The Company had contract liabilities of $22$24 million and $21 million as of March 27,June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively, which are presented within deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded an immaterial amount of revenue during the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, that was recorded as a contract liability as of the beginning of the period.
Note 5—Segment Information
The Company’s worldwide operations are comprised of the following reportable segments: Maintenance; Car Wash; Paint, Collision & Glass; and Platform Services. The Car Wash segment was formed in connection with the acquisition of ICWG in August 2020.

In addition to the reportable segments, the Company’s consolidated financial results include “Corporate and Other” activity. Corporate and Other incurs costs related to advertising fund revenues and expenses and shared service costs, which are related to finance, IT, human resources, legal, supply chain and other support services. Corporate and Other activity includes the adjustments necessary to eliminate intercompany transactions, namely sales by the Platform Services segment to the Paint, Collision & Glass and Maintenance segments, respectively.
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Segment results for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020 are as follows:
Three months ended March 27, 2021Three months ended June 26, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)MaintenanceCar WashPaint,
Collision &
Glass
Platform
Services
Corporate
and Other
Total(in thousands)MaintenanceCar WashPaint,
Collision &
Glass
Platform
Services
Corporate
and Other
Total
Franchise fees and royalties$7,927 $$17,309 $5,178 $$30,414 
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$9,090 $$19,988 $8,795 $$37,873 
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales114,06757,048 11,930 983 (173)183,855 Company-operated store sales126,10765,705 13,019 1,463 (96)206,198 
Independently-operated store salesIndependently-operated store sales56,163 56,163 Independently-operated store sales56,379 56,379 
Advertising17,255 17,255 
Supply and other6,157 1,453 14,652 28,435 (8,964)41,733 
Advertising fund contributionsAdvertising fund contributions19,648 19,648 
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue9,813 1,831 17,567 34,583 (9,064)54,730 
Total revenueTotal revenue$128,151 $114,664 $43,891 $34,596 $8,118 $329,420 Total revenue$145,010 $123,915 $50,574 $44,841 $10,488 $374,828 
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$40,440 $34,155 $17,639 $11,008 $(25,019)$78,223 Segment Adjusted EBITDA$44,561 $43,069 $21,856 $17,602 $(25,845)$101,243 
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020Three months ended June 27, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)MaintenancePaint,
Collision &
Glass
Platform
Services
Corporate
and Other
Total(in thousands)MaintenancePaint,
Collision &
Glass
Platform
Services
Corporate
and Other
Total
Franchise fees and royalties$7,333 $17,746 $4,345 $(12)$29,412 
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$6,724 $15,239 $6,433 $(114)$28,282 
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales87,740 5,846 1,978 (673)94,891 Company-operated store sales79,504 6,211 1,356 589 87,660 
Advertising14,883 14,883 
Supply and other4,624 15,354 25,835 (4,892)40,921 
Advertising fund contributionsAdvertising fund contributions12,619 12,619 
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue5,286 13,652 26,979 (6,655)39,262 
Total revenueTotal revenue$99,697 $38,946 $32,158 $9,306 $180,107 Total revenue$91,514 $35,102 $34,768 $6,439 $167,823 
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$21,466 $15,877 $7,465 $(13,047)$31,761 Segment Adjusted EBITDA$26,339 $11,011 $15,969 $(12,710)$40,609 

Six months ended June 26, 2021
(in thousands)MaintenanceCar WashPaint,
Collision &
Glass
Platform ServicesCorporate
and Other
Total
Franchise royalties and fees$17,016 $$37,298 $13,973 $$68,287 
Company-operated store sales240,174122,753 24,949 2,446 (269)390,053 
Independently-operated store sales112,542 112,542 
Advertising fund contributions36,903 36,903 
Supply and other revenue15,970 3,284 32,219 63,018 (18,029)96,462 
Total revenue$273,160 $238,579 $94,466 $79,437 $18,605 $704,247 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$85,001 $77,224 $39,495 $28,610 $(50,864)$179,466 
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Six months ended June 27, 2020
(in thousands)MaintenancePaint,
Collision &
Glass
Platform
Services
Corporate
and Other
Total
Franchise royalties and fees$14,057 $32,985 $10,778 $(126)$57,694 
Company-operated store sales167,244 12,057 3,334 (84)182,551 
Advertising fund contributions27,502 27,502 
Supply and other revenue9,910 29,006 52,814 (11,547)80,183 
Total revenue$191,211 $74,048 $66,926 $15,745 $347,930 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$47,805 $26,888 $23,434 $(25,756)$72,371 
The reconciliations of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to loss before taxes for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020 are as follows:
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$78,223 $31,761 
Income (loss) before taxesIncome (loss) before taxes$52,179 $4,633 $27,800 $(635)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization26,423 8,636 50,275 16,435 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net16,612 17,863 34,702 35,379 
Acquisition related costs(a)
Acquisition related costs(a)
1,646 195 
Acquisition related costs(a)
389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
32 1,256 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
2,522 509 2,553 1,764 
Store opening costsStore opening costs289 1,175 Store opening costs405 627 694 1,802 
Sponsor management fees(c)
Sponsor management fees(c)
539 
Sponsor management fees(c)
539 1,079 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
2,485 850 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
3,358 1,787 5,843 2,639 
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
983 (101)
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
1,028 791 2,011 690 
Foreign currency transaction loss, net(f)
10,511 3,479 
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Bad debt expenseBad debt expense2,842 2,842 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(g)
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(g)
(786)4,321 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(g)
3,478 2,560 2,692 6,880 
Loss on debt extinguishment(h)
Loss on debt extinguishment(h)
45,498 
Loss on debt extinguishment(h)
78 45,576 
Depreciation and amortization23,852 7,799 
Interest expense, net18,091 17,516 
Loss before taxes$(24,378)$(5,268)
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$101,243 $40,609 $179,466 $72,371 

(a)Consists of acquisition costs as reflected within the condensed consolidated statements of operations, including legal,
consulting and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with acquisitions completed during the applicable period,
as well as inventory rationalization expenses incurred in connection with acquisitions. We expect to incur similar costs in
connection with other acquisitions in the future and, under GAAP, such costs relating to acquisitions are expensed as
incurred and not capitalized.
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(b)Consists of discrete items and project costs, including (i) third party consulting and professional fees associated with
strategic transformation initiatives and (ii) other miscellaneous expenses, including non-capitalizable expenses relating to the
Company’s initial public offering and other strategic transactions.
(c)Includes management fees paid to Roark Capital Management, LLC.
(d)Consists of the non-cash portion of rent expense, which reflects the extent to which our straight-line rent expense
recognized under GAAP exceeds or is less than our cash rent payments.
(e)Represents non-cash equity-based compensation expense.
(f)Represents foreign currency transaction net gains and losses primarily related to the remeasurement of our intercompany loans. These
losses are slightly offset by unrealized gains on remeasurement of cross currency swaps.
(g)Represents non-cash charges incurred related to the impairment of certain fixed assets and lease exit costs and other costs
associated with stores that were closed prior to their respective lease terminations dates.
(h)Represents the write-off of unamortized discount associated with the repayment of the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities.
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Note 6—Long-termLong-Term Debt
Our long-term debt obligations consist of the following:
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
December 26,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021December 26, 2020
Series 2018-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2018-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2$266,750 $267,438 Series 2018-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2$266,063 $267,438 
Series 2019-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2019-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2293,250 294,000 Series 2019-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2292,500 294,000 
Series 2019-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2019-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2270,875 271,563 Series 2019-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2270,188 271,563 
Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2173,688 174,125 Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2173,250 174,125 
Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2448,875 450,000 Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2447,750 450,000 
Car Wash First Lien Term LoanCar Wash First Lien Term Loan528,858 Car Wash First Lien Term Loan528,858 
Car Wash Second Lien Term LoanCar Wash Second Lien Term Loan175,000 Car Wash Second Lien Term Loan175,000 
Car Wash Revolving Credit FacilityCar Wash Revolving Credit Facility18,000 Car Wash Revolving Credit Facility18,000 
Driven Holdings Revolving Credit FacilityDriven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility79,000 
Other debt (a)
Other debt (a)
25,729 26,763 
Other debt (a)
27,424 26,763 
Total debtTotal debt1,479,167 2,205,747 Total debt1,556,175 2,205,747 
Less: unamortized discountLess: unamortized discount(46,030)Less: unamortized discount(46,030)
Less: debt issuance costsLess: debt issuance costs(33,265)(34,510)Less: debt issuance costs(34,425)(34,510)
Less: current portion of long-term debtLess: current portion of long-term debt(17,142)(22,988)Less: current portion of long-term debt(17,793)(22,988)
Total long-term debt, netTotal long-term debt, net$1,428,760 $2,102,219 Total long-term debt, net$1,503,957 $2,102,219 
(a)Amount primarily consists of finance lease obligations.

As discussed in Note 1, the Company used the proceeds from the IPO, along with cash on hand, to fully repay the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities, which totaled $725 million with interest and fees. The Company incurred a $45$46 million loss on debt extinguishment, related primarily to the write-off of unamortized discount, during the threesix months ended MarchJune 26, 2021.

Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility

In May 2021, the Company entered into a credit agreement to secure a revolving line of credit with a group of financial institutions (“Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility”), which provides for an aggregate principal amount of up to $300 million, and has a maturity date of May 27, 2026. Eurocurrency borrowings incur interest at an adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin of 1.50%, which may increase to 1.75% based on the Net First Lien Leverage Ratio under the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility. The Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility also includes periodic commitment fees based on the available unused balance and a quarterly administrative fee.

As of June 26, 2021, related to this settlement.there was $79 million outstanding on the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility, with immaterial accrued interest at quarter-end.

The Company’s debt agreements are subject to certain quantitative and qualitative covenants. As of March 27,June 26, 2021, the Company and its subsidiaries were in compliance with all covenants.
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Note 7—Leases
The following table details our total investment in operating and finance leases where the Company is the lessee:
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
December 26,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021December 26, 2020
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets
Finance leases (a)
Finance leases (a)
$12,235 $14,211 
Finance leases (a)
$9,576 $14,211 
Operating leasesOperating leases910,255 884,927 Operating leases906,066 884,927 
Total right-of-use assetsTotal right-of-use assets$922,490 $899,138 Total right-of-use assets$915,642 $899,138 
Current lease liabilitiesCurrent lease liabilitiesCurrent lease liabilities
Finance leases (b)
Finance leases (b)
$1,752 $2,149 
Finance leases (b)
$2,341 $2,149 
Operating leases (c)
Operating leases (c)
59,491 60,095 
Operating leases (c)
59,999 60,095 
Total current lease liabilitiesTotal current lease liabilities$61,243 $62,244 Total current lease liabilities$62,340 $62,244 
Long-term lease liabilitiesLong-term lease liabilitiesLong-term lease liabilities
Finance leases (d)
Finance leases (d)
$16,234 $16,726 
Finance leases (d)
$17,303 $16,726 
Operating leasesOperating leases846,360 818,001 Operating leases844,809 818,001 
Total long-term lease liabilitiesTotal long-term lease liabilities$862,594 $834,727 Total long-term lease liabilities$862,112 $834,727 
(a)Finance lease right-of-use assets are included in property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
(b)Current finance lease liabilities are included in current portion of long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
(c)Current operating lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
(d)Long-term finance lease liabilities are included in long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The lease cost for operating and finance leases recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020 were as follows:
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:
Amortization of right-of-use assetsAmortization of right-of-use assets$614 $138 Amortization of right-of-use assets$365 $147 $717 $285 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest on lease liabilities237 105 Interest on lease liabilities220 107 436 212 
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense27,748 12,782 Operating lease expense28,669 12,515 56,480 25,306 
Short-term lease expenseShort-term lease expense1,314 66 Short-term lease expense593 67 1,235 133 
Variable lease expenseVariable lease expense246 144 Variable lease expense226 145 487 289 
Total lease expense, netTotal lease expense, net$30,159 $13,235 Total lease expense, net$30,073 $12,981 $59,355 $26,225 
The Company also subleases certain facilities to franchisees and recognized $2 million, $4 million, $1 million, and $3 million in sublease revenue during each of the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, as a component of supply and other revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

In MarchDuring the six months ended June 26, 2021, the Company sold 1113 car wash properties in various locations throughout the United States for a total of $41$49 million, resulting in a net gain of $2 million. Concurrently with the closing of these sales, the Company entered into various operating lease agreements pursuant to which the Company leased back the properties. These lease agreements have terms ranging from 17 to 20 years and provide the Company with the option to extend the lease for up to 20 additional years. The Company does not include option periods in its determination of the lease term unless renewals are deemed reasonably certain to be exercised. The Company recorded an operating lease right-of-use asset and operating lease liability of $40$47 million and $37$44 million, respectively, related to these lease arrangements.
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The weighted average remaining lease term as of March 27,June 26, 2021 was 11.010.8 years for finance leases and 14.9 years for operating leases. The weighted average discount rate as of March 27,June 26, 2021 was 5.79%5.81% for finance leases and 4.82% for operating leases.
Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s lease arrangements for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, was as follows:
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used in operating leases Operating cash flows used in operating leases$25,794 $11,390  Operating cash flows used in operating leases$52,273 $21,324 
Operating cash flows used in finance leases Operating cash flows used in finance leases216 102  Operating cash flows used in finance leases436 204 
Financing cash flows used in (for) finance leases Financing cash flows used in (for) finance leases317 (13) Financing cash flows used in (for) finance leases641 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases Operating leases$6,849 $327,349  Operating leases$54,235 $337,972 
Finance leases Finance leases630 5,375  Finance leases623 5,375 
Note 8—Share-based Compensation

On January 6, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and effective January 14, 2021, the Company’s shareholders adopted and approved the Plan. The Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards, other cash-based awards or any combination of the foregoing to current and prospective employees and directors of, and consultants and advisors to, the Company and its affiliates. The maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the Plan is 12,533,984 shares. In conjunction with the closing of the IPO, our Board granted awards under the Plan to certain of our employees, representing an aggregate of 5,582,522 shares of common stock. At March 27,June 26, 2021, 6,853,4896,995,134 shares of common stock were reserved for additional grants under the Plan.

Prior to IPO, the Parent’s equity awards included Profits Interest Units. There were two forms of Profits Interest - Time Units and Performance Units. Time Units generally vested in 5 installments of 20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date or vesting date, provided that the employee remained in continuous service on each vesting date. All outstanding Time Units were to vest immediately prior to the effective date of a consummated sale transaction. The Time Units were exchanged for time-based restricted stock awards in connection with the IPO. In addition, the Company granted time-based and performance-based options in connection with the IPO to most employees with Profit Interests (each an “IPO Option”). The time-based restricted stock awards did not require modification accounting.

The Performance Units were to vest immediately prior to the effective date of a consummated sale transaction or qualified public offering, including the IPO (a “Liquidity Event”). The percentage of vesting was based on achieving certain performance criteria. No vesting occurred as a result of the IPO as the minimum performance criteria threshold was not achieved. In connection with the IPO, the Performance Units were exchanged for performance-based restricted stock awards. The vesting conditions of the performance-based restricted stock awards were modified to vest subject to an additional performance condition. Employees who received IPO Options have the same vesting conditions for the performance-based portion of the IPO Options as the performance-based restricted stock awards.

The Company calculated the fair value of these performance-based restricted stock awards on the modification date and determined the fair value of these awards increased to $66 million as a result of modification. In addition, the grant date fair value of the performance-based IPO Options was $26 million. The fair value of the performance-based restricted stock awards and performance-based IPO Options was determined by using a Monte Carlo simulation, using the following assumptions: (i) an expected term of 2.964.96 years, (ii) an expected volatility of 40.6%, (iii) a risk-free interest rate of 0.48%, and (iv) no expected dividends.


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There was approximately $7$6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the time-based restricted stock awards and time-based IPO Options at March 27,June 26, 2021, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 4.343.60 years. For the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, less than $1 million of compensation expense was recognized in both periods for the time-based restricted stock awards and time-based IPO Options.

There was approximately $92$91 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to the performance-based restricted stock awards and performance-based IPO Options at March 27,June 26, 2021. For the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, no compensation cost was recognized for the performance-based restricted stock awards and performance-based IPO Options given that none of the performance criteria were met or probable. Once the performance conditions are deemed probable, the Company will recognize compensation cost equal to the portion of the requisite service period that has elapsed. Certain former employees continued to hold performance-based awards after the IPO.

The Company established other new awards in connection with the IPO, including restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”). Awards established in connection with the IPO may only vest provided that the employee remains in continuous service on each vesting date. The RSUs vest in 3 installments of 33% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. The PSUs may vest after a three-year period and are contingent on achieving certain performance goals, one being a market condition and the other being a performance condition. The awards are considered probable of meeting vesting requirements or vest upon achieving a market condition, and therefore, have started recognizing expense. The fair value of the PSUs was determined by using a Monte Carlo simulation, using the following assumptions: (i) an expected term of 2.96 years, (ii) an expected volatility of 41.16%, (iii) a risk-free interest rate of 0.23%, and (iv) no expected dividend.

At March 27,June 26, 2021, there was approximately $1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 2.942.56 years, and there was approximately $3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested PSUs, which is expected to be recognized through December 30, 2023.

For all of the Company’s awards, excluding RSUs and PSUs, if the grantee’s continuous service terminates for any reason, the grantee shall forfeit all right, title, and interest in and to any unvested units as of the date of such termination, unless the grantee’s continuous service period is terminated by the Company without cause within the six-month period prior to the date of consummation of a Liquidity Event. In addition, the grantee shall forfeit all right, title, and interest in and to any vested units if the grantee resigns, is terminated for cause, breaches any post-termination covenants, or for failing to execute any general release required to be executed. For RSUs and PSUs, if the grantee’s continuous service terminates for any reason, the grantee shall forfeit all right, title, and interest in any unvested units as of the termination date.

On January 6, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) and effective January 14, 2021, the Company’s shareholders adopted and approved the ESPP. The ESPP provides employees of the Company with an opportunity to purchase the Company’s common stock at a discount, subject to certain limitations set forth in the ESPP. The ESPP authorized the issuance of 1,790,569 shares of the Company’s common stock. The initial offering period is one year. As of March 27,June 26, 2021, there were 0 shares of common stock purchased under the ESPP.

On March 22, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved the International Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "International ESPP") that provides employees of certain designated subsidiaries of the Company with an opportunity to purchase the Company's common stock at a discount, subject to certain limitations set forth in the International ESPP. The shares available under the International ESPP are subject to available shares under the ESPP.

The Company recorded $1 million and $2 million of share-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, respectively, within selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended March 28,June 27, 2020 was immaterial.less than $1 million in each period.
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Note 9—LossEarnings per share

The Company calculates basic and diluted lossearnings (loss) per share using the two-class method. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted lossearnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:

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Three months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)March 27,
2021
March 28,
2020
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Net loss attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$(19,939)$(3,848)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted154,827 88,990 
Loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.13)$(0.04)
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$35,204 3,058 15,265 (790)
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities, basic755 337 
Net income (loss) after participating securities, basic34,449 3,058 14,928 (790)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding162,626 88,990 158,727 88,990 
Basic earnings (loss) per share$0.21 $0.03 $0.09 $(0.01)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.35,204 3,058 15,265 (790)
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities, diluted673 300 
Net income (loss) after participating securities, diluted34,531 3,058 14,965 (790)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding162,626 88,990 158,727 88,990 
Dilutive effect of share-based awards3,886 3,544 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, as adjusted166,512 88,990 162,271 88,990 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.21 $0.03 $0.09 $(0.01)

Basic lossearnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net lossincome (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc. by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Because the Company reported a net loss for the threesix months ended MarchJune 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020, the number of shares used to calculate diluted loss per share is the same as the number of shares used to calculate basic loss per share because the potentially dilutive shares, if any, would have been antidilutive if included. In addition, the Company hasCompany’s participating securities are related to certain restricted stock awards issued to Section 16 officers which include non-forfeitable dividend rights, which were not included in the basic or diluted loss per share calculations given the Section 16 officers do not share in the losses of the Company.rights.

The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted shares outstanding for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 because the effect would be antidilutive (in thousands):antidilutive:

Restricted stock awards(in thousands)609 Number of securities
Restricted stock units67 
Performance stock units135127 
IPO options

1,514 Employee stock purchase plan123 Other options48 Total2,496 
Note 10—Related-Party Transactions

The Company had management advisory services agreements with Roark Capital Management, LLC (“Roark”), an affiliated entity, which provided that the Company pay an annual advisory services fee to Roark. The Company and Roark terminated all advisory services agreements in January 2021 in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. The Company paid $1 million under these service agreements during both the three and six months ended March 28,June 27, 2020.
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As of March 27, 2021, the Company has made payments for facilities maintenance services in the aggregate amount of approximately $0.5 million to Divisions Maintenance Group, an entity owned by affiliates of Roark Capital Management, LLC, which is related to the company’s principal stockholders (Driven Equity LLC and RC IV Cayman ICW Holdings LLC). The transactions were reviewed, ratified, and approved by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with the Company’s Related Person Transactions Policy.
Note 11—Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to various lawsuits, administrative proceedings, audits, and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these lawsuits purport to be class actions and/or seek substantial damages. The Company is required to record an accrual for litigation loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Legal fees and expenses associated with the defense of litigation are expensed as incurred.

While the Company does not presently believe that any of the legal proceedings to which it is currently a party will ultimately have a material adverse impact, there can be no assurance that the Company will prevail in all of the proceedings or that the Company will not incur material losses from them.
Note 12—Subsequent Events

On July 14, 2021, the Company acquired 18 Frank’s Car Wash Express car wash sites. The aggregate cash consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired and liabilities assumed, was $106 million. The initial accounting for this acquisition is incomplete, and therefore the Company is unable to disclose certain information required by ASC 805 Business Combinations, including the provisional amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and goodwill.

During July 2021, the Company drew an incremental $123 million on the Revolving Credit Facility, consisting of draws totaling $173 million and repayment of $50 million. These funds were primarily used for acquiring locations, including Frank’s Car Wash Express car wash sites.

On August 2, 2021, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 for a secondary offering of approximately 12 million shares of common stock at $29.50 per share by certain of the Company’s stockholders, Driven Equity LLC and RC IV Cayman ICW Holdings LLC, each of which is a related party of Roark Capital Management, LLC. The Company did not sell any common stock in the offering and did not receive any proceeds from the offering.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis for Driven Brands Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries (“Driven Brands”, “the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. On August 3, 2020, the Company completed the ICWG Acquisition (the “ICWG Acquisition Date”). The Company’s results of operations for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 include the operations of ICWG. In this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, no comparable information is discussed with respect to ICWG for the three and six months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, which is prior to the ICWG Acquisition Date. We operate on a 52/53-week fiscal year, which ends on the last Saturday in December. The three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020 were both 13 week periods. The six months ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020 were both 26 week periods.
Overview of Operations
Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America with a growing and highly-franchised base
of more than 4,2004,300 locations across 49 U.S. states and 14 other countries. Our scaled, diversified platform fulfills an extensive range of core consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, repair, car wash, oil change and maintenance. Driven Brands provides a breadth of high-quality and high-frequency services to a wide range of customers, who rely on their cars in all economic environments to get to work and in many other aspects of their daily lives. Our asset-light business model has generated consistent recurring revenue and strong operating margins with limited maintenance capital expenditures, which has resulted in significant cash flow generation and capital-efficient growth.

We have a diversified portfolio of highly-recognized brands, including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, MAACO®, CARSTAR®, and 1-800-Radiator & A/C® that compete in the large, growing, recession-resistant and highly-fragmented automotive care industry. Our U.S. industry is underpinned by a large, growing population of more than 275 million vehicles in operation, and is expected to continue its long-term growth trajectory given (i) long-term increases in annual miles traveled; (ii) consumers more frequently outsourcing automotive services due to vehicle complexity; (iii) increases in average repair costs and (iv) average age of the car on the road getting older. During the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, our network generated $329$375 million and $704 million in revenue from $1$1.2 billion and $2.2 billion in system-wide sales.sales, respectively. We serve a diverse mix of customers, with sales coming from retail customers and commercial customers such as fleet operators and insurance carriers. Our success is driven in large part by our mutually beneficial relationships with more than 2,5002,800 individual franchisees and independent operators.

Our organic growth is complemented by a consistent and repeatable M&A strategy, having completed more than 5070 acquisitions since 2015. Notably, in August 2020 we acquired ICWG, the world’s largest conveyor car wash company by location count with more than 900 locations across 14 countries, demonstrating our continued ability to pursue and execute upon scalable and highly strategic acquisitions.
Significant Factors Impacting Financial Results
During the second half of fiscal year 2020 and the first half of fiscal year 2021, we completed the acquisition of ICWG and severaltuck-in acquisitions of other independently-owned car wash sites, which launched our entry into the car wash market and created a new operating and reportable segment. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, we completed the acquisition of Fix Auto, which is included in our Paint, Collision & Glass segment,segment. During fiscal year 2020 and the first half of fiscal year 2021, we also completed tuck-in acquisitions of several independently-owned oil change shops, which are included in our Maintenance segment. These acquisitions were a core driver of growth in our key performance indicators and our financial results for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the three and six months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. For additional information on our acquisitions, see Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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For the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, we recognized a net lossincome of $20$35 million, or $(0.13)$0.21 per diluted share, compared to a net lossincome of $4$3 million, or $(0.04)$0.03 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This decreaseincrease was primarily due to a $45 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the write-off of unamortized discount associated with the early termination of the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities, $16 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense related to acquisitions, and a $7 million increase in net loss on foreign currency transactions. These additional charges were offset by a $149 millionan increase in revenue, primarily related to the acquisition of ICWG and Fix Auto,additional tuck-in acquisitions in 2021, as well as continued organic growth from store growth and same store sales growth, partially offset by a correspondingan increase in operating expenses and income tax expense related to this growth. Adjusted Net Income increased $23$29 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 to $30$42 million, compared to $7$13 million for the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. The increase in Adjusted Net Income was primarily due to increased store count and associated system-wide sales, driven by a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, particularlyan increase in revenue, primarily related to the acquisition of ICWG.ICWG and additional tuck-in acquisitions, as well as organic growth from store growth and same store sales growth, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses and income tax expense related to this growth. See Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information aboutregarding acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA was $78$101 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, an increase of $47$61 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $31$40 million for the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures of performance. For a discussion of our use of these non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation from net lossincome (loss) to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information”.

AsFor the six months ended June 26, 2021, we recognized net income of $15 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to a resultnet loss of pent-up demand,$1 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the economic stimulus package,six months ended June 27, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in revenue, primarily related to the acquisition of ICWG and risingadditional tuck-in acquisitions, as well as organic growth from store growth and same store sales growth, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses and income tax expense related to this growth. This was also partially offset by a $46 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the write-off of unamortized discount associated with the early termination of the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities and a $3 million increase in net loss on foreign currency transactions. Adjusted Net Income increased $52 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021 to $72 million, compared to $20 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020. The increase in Adjusted Net Income was primarily due to an increase in revenue, primarily related to the acquisition of ICWG and additional tuck-in acquisitions, as well as organic growth from store growth and same store sales growth, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses and income tax expense related to this growth. Adjusted EBITDA was $179 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, an increase of $108 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $71 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures of performance. For a discussion of our use of these non-GAAP measures and a reconciliation from net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information”.

Strong operational execution, coupled with improving consumer confidence,and driving trends, led to total system-wide sales were over $1of $1.2 billion during the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, an increase of 28%65% from the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. Total system-wide sales were $2.2 billion during the six months ended June 26, 2021, an increase of 46% from the six months ended June 27, 2020. The current outbreak of COVID-19 led to adverse impacts on global economies, including the U.S., Canada and Europe during fiscal year 2020 and into fiscal year 2021. While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on our business operations for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, an increased level of volatility and uncertainty still exists, and we are continuing to monitor any potential impact to our business.
Key Performance Indicators

Key measures that we use in assessing our business and evaluating our segments include the following:
System-wide sales. System-wide sales represent the total of net sales for our franchised, independently-operated and company-operated stores. This measure allows management to better assess the total size and health of each segment, our overall store performance and the strength of our market position relative to competitors. Sales at franchised stores are not included as revenue in our results from operations, but rather, we include franchise royalties and fees that are derived from sales at franchised stores. Franchise royalties and fees revenue represented 9%10% and 16%, respectively,17% of our total revenue for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, and for the six months ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively. For the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, approximately 97%96% and 88%93%, respectively, of franchise royalties and fees revenue is attributable to royalties, with the remaining balance attributable to license and development fees. For the six months ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, approximately 95% and 92% respectively, of franchise royalties and fees revenue is attributable to royalties, with the remaining balance attributable to license and development fees. Revenue from company-operated stores represented 56%55% and 53% of52% our total revenue for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020, respectively, and for the six months ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively. Revenue from independently-operated stores represented 17%15% and 16% of our total revenue for the three and six months ended March 27, 2021.June 26, 2021, respectively.
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Store count. Store count reflects the number of franchised, independently-operated and company-operated stores open at the end of the reporting period. Management reviews the number of new, closed, acquired and divested stores to assess net unit growth and drivers of trends in system-wide sales, franchise royalties and fees revenue, company-operated store sales and independently-operated store sales.
Same store sales. Same store sales reflect the change in sales year-over-year for the same store base. We define the same store base to include all franchised, independently-operated and company-operated stores open for comparable weeks during the given fiscal period in both the current and prior year.year, which may be different from how others define similar terms. This measure highlights the performance of existing stores, while excluding the impact of new store openings and closures, and acquisitions and divestitures.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA. We define Segment Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, net, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization, with further adjustments for acquisition-related costs, straight-line rent, equity compensation, loss on debt extinguishment, foreign currency transaction related gains or losses, store opening costs, and certain non-recurring and non-core, infrequent or unusual charges. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of operating performance of our segments and may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a performance metric utilized by our Chief Operating Decision Maker to allocate resources to and assess performance of our segments. Refer to Note 5 in our condensed consolidated financial statements for a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) before taxes for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020.

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The following table sets forth our key performance indicators for the three and six months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 and March 28,June 27, 2020:
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
(in thousands, except store count or as otherwise noted)(in thousands, except store count or as otherwise noted)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020(in thousands, except store count or as otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
System-Wide SalesSystem-Wide SalesSystem-Wide Sales
System-Wide Sales by Segment:System-Wide Sales by Segment:System-Wide Sales by Segment:
MaintenanceMaintenance$277,884 $230,500 Maintenance$321,190 $217,201 $599,111 $447,618 
Car WashCar Wash113,211 — Car Wash122,083 — 235,295 — 
Paint, Collision & GlassPaint, Collision & Glass542,433 495,635 Paint, Collision & Glass597,578 397,197 1,140,011 892,832 
Platform ServicesPlatform Services69,356 56,848 Platform Services117,473 85,597 186,830 142,445 
Total Total$1,002,884 $782,983  Total$1,158,324 $699,995 $2,161,247 $1,482,895 
System-Wide Sales by Business Model:System-Wide Sales by Business Model:System-Wide Sales by Business Model:
Franchised StoresFranchised Stores$762,693 $688,092 Franchised Stores$895,747 $612,335 $1,658,651 $1,300,344 
Company-Operated StoresCompany-Operated Stores184,028 94,891 Company-Operated Stores206,198 87,660 390,053 182,551 
Independently-Operated StoresIndependently-Operated Stores56,163 — Independently-Operated Stores56,379 — 112,542 — 
Total Total$1,002,884 $782,983  Total$1,158,324 $699,995 $2,161,246 $1,482,895 
Store CountStore CountStore Count
Store Count by Segment:Store Count by Segment:Store Count by Segment:
MaintenanceMaintenance1,470 1,431 Maintenance1,485 1,426 1,485 1,426 
Car WashCar Wash954 — Car Wash979 — 979 — 
Paint, Collision & GlassPaint, Collision & Glass1,627 1,463 Paint, Collision & Glass1,655 1,608 1,655 1,608 
Platform ServicesPlatform Services198 198 Platform Services200 198 200 198 
Total Total4,249 3,092  Total4,319 3,232 4,319 3,232 
Store Count by Business Model:Store Count by Business Model:Store Count by Business Model:
Franchised StoresFranchised Stores2,766 2,598 Franchised Stores2,802 2,726 2,802 2,726 
Company-Operated StoresCompany-Operated Stores749 494 Company-Operated Stores784 506 784 506 
Independently-Operated StoresIndependently-Operated Stores734 — Independently-Operated Stores733 — 733 — 
Total Total4,249 3,092  Total4,319 3,232 4,319 3,232 
Same Store Sales %Same Store Sales %Same Store Sales %
MaintenanceMaintenance16.5 %(2.8 %)Maintenance41.9 %(14.6 %)28.9 %(8.8 %)
Paint, Collision & GlassPaint, Collision & Glass(9.4 %)4.6 %Paint, Collision & Glass37.3 %(25.2 %)12.3 %(10.7 %)
Platform ServicesPlatform Services22.0 %2.2 %Platform Services37.2 %(3.6 %)31.1 %(1.3 %)
Total Total0.5 %2.2 % Total38.7 %(19.0 %)19.2 %(8.7 %)
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA
MaintenanceMaintenance$40,440 $21,466 Maintenance$44,561 $26,339 $85,001 $47,805 
Car WashCar Wash34,155 — Car Wash43,069 — 77,224 — 
Paint, Collision & GlassPaint, Collision & Glass17,639 15,877 Paint, Collision & Glass21,856 11,011 39,495 26,888 
Platform ServicesPlatform Services11,008 7,465 Platform Services17,602 15,969 28,610 23,434 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement our consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures throughout this quarterly report, as described further below, to provide investors with additional useful information about our financial performance, to enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and to allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by our management for financial and operational decision-making.


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Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. As a result, non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, our consolidated financial statements prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted Net Income/Adjusted Earnings per Share. We define adjusted net incomeAdjusted Net Income as net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for acquisition-related costs, straight-line rent, equity compensation, loss on debt extinguishment and certain non-recurring, non-core, infrequent or unusual charges, amortization related to acquired intangible assets and the tax effect of the adjustments. Adjusted Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income by the weighted average shares outstanding. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful because it is a key measure used by our management team to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions.

The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share to net lossincome (loss) as defined by GAAP:

Adjusted Net Income/Adjusted Earnings per Share
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020(in thousands, except per share data)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Net loss$(19,932)$(3,947)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$35,168 $3,091 $15,235 $(856)
Acquisition related costs(a)
Acquisition related costs(a)
1,646 195 
Acquisition related costs(a)
389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
32 1,256 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
2,522 509 2,553 1,764 
Sponsor management fees(c)
Sponsor management fees(c)
— 539 
Sponsor management fees(c)
— 539 — 1,079 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
2,485 850 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
3,358 1,787 5,843 2,639 
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
983 (101)
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
1,028 791 2,011 690 
Foreign currency transaction loss, net(f)
10,511 3,479 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(g)
(786)4,321 
Loss on debt extinguishment(h)
45,498 — 
Amortization related to acquired intangible assets(i)
3,652 3,965 
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Bad debt expense(g)
Bad debt expense(g)
— 2,842 — 2,842 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(h)
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(h)
3,478 2,560 2,692 6,880 
Loss on debt extinguishment(i)
Loss on debt extinguishment(i)
78 — 45,576 — 
Amortization related to acquired intangible assets(j)
Amortization related to acquired intangible assets(j)
5,558 3,685 9,210 7,650 
Adjusted net income before tax impact of adjustmentsAdjusted net income before tax impact of adjustments44,089 10,557 Adjusted net income before tax impact of adjustments46,350 15,626 90,440 26,184 
Tax impact of adjustments(j)
Tax impact of adjustments(j)
(13,641)(3,626)
Tax impact of adjustments(j)
(4,441)(2,995)(18,082)(6,622)
Adjusted net incomeAdjusted net income30,448 6,931 Adjusted net income41,909 12,631 72,358 19,562 
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interestNet income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(99)Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(36)33 (30)(66)
Adjusted net income attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.Adjusted net income attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$30,441 $7,030 Adjusted net income attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$41,945 $12,598 $72,388 $19,628 
Weighted average shares outstanding(k)
Weighted average shares outstanding(k)
Weighted average shares outstanding(k)
BasicBasic154,827 88,990 Basic162,626 88,990 158,727 88,990 
DilutedDiluted158,761 88,990 Diluted166,512 88,990 162,271 88,990 
Adjusted earnings per share(k)
Adjusted earnings per share(k)
Adjusted earnings per share(k)
BasicBasic$0.19 $0.08 Basic$0.25 $0.14 $0.45 $0.22 
DilutedDiluted$0.19 $0.08 Diluted$0.25 $0.14 $0.44 $0.22 

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Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, net, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization, with further adjustments for acquisition-related costs, straight-line rent, equity compensation, loss on debt extinguishment and certain non-recurring, non-core, infrequent or unusual charges. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful because it is a key measure used by our management team to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions.

The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss:
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA
Three months endedThree months endedSix months ended
March 27, 2021March 28, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Net loss$(19,932)$(3,947)
Income tax benefit(4,446)(1,321)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$35,168 $3,091 $15,235 $(856)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense17,011 1,542 12,565 221 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net18,091 17,516 Interest expense, net16,612 17,863 34,702 35,379 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization23,852 7,799 Depreciation and amortization26,423 8,636 50,275 16,435 
EBITDAEBITDA17,565 20,047 EBITDA95,214 31,132 112,777 51,179 
Acquisition related costs(a)
Acquisition related costs(a)
1,646 195 
Acquisition related costs(a)
389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
32 1,256 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
2,522 509 2,553 1,764 
Sponsor management fees(c)
Sponsor management fees(c)
— 539 
Sponsor management fees(c)
— 539 — 1,079 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
2,485 850 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
3,358 1,787 5,843 2,639 
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
983 (101)
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
1,028 791 2,011 690 
Foreign currency transaction loss, net(f)
10,511 3,479 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(g)
(786)4,321 
Loss on debt extinguishment(h)
45,498 — 
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Bad debt expense(g)
Bad debt expense(g)
— 2,842 — 2,842 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(h)
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(h)
3,478 2,560 2,692 6,880 
Loss on debt extinguishment(i)
Loss on debt extinguishment(i)
78 — 45,576 — 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$77,934 $30,586 Adjusted EBITDA$100,838 $39,982 $178,772 $70,569 
a.Consists of acquisition costs as reflected within the condensed consolidated statements of operations, including legal, consulting and other fees and expenses incurred in connection with acquisitions completed during the applicable period, as well as inventory rationalization expenses incurred in connection with acquisitions. We expect to incur similar costs in connection with other acquisitions in the future and, under GAAP, such costs relating to acquisitions are expensed as incurred and not capitalized.
b.Consists of discrete items and project costs, including (i) third-party consulting and professional fees associated with strategic transformation initiatives and (ii) other miscellaneous expenses, including non-capitalizable expenses relating to the Company’s initial public offering and other strategic transactions.
c.Includes management fees paid to Roark Capital Management, LLC.
d.Consists of the non-cash portion of rent expense, which reflects the extent to which our straight-line rent expense recognized under GAAP exceeds or is less than our cash rent payments.
e.Represents non-cash equity-based compensation expense.
f.Represents foreign currency transaction net gains and losses primarily related to the remeasurement of our intercompany loans. These losses are slightly offset by unrealized gains on remeasurement of cross currency swaps.
g.Represents bad debt expense related to uncollectible receivables outside of normal operations.
h.Relates to the impairment of certain fixed assets and operating lease right-of-use assets related to closed locations. Also represents lease exit costs and other costs associated with stores that were closed prior to their respective lease termination dates.
h.i.Represents the write-off of unamortized discount associated with early termination of debt.
i.j.Consists of amortization related to acquired intangible assets as reflected within depreciation and amortization in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
j.k.Represents the tax impact of adjustments associated with the reconciling items between net income and Adjusted Net Income, excluding the provision for uncertain tax positions and valuation allowance for certain deferred taxes. To determine the tax impact of the deductible reconciling items, we utilized statutory income tax rates ranging from 9% to 38%, depending upon the tax attributes of each adjustment and the applicable jurisdiction.
k.l.Share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect an implied 88,990-for-one stock split that became effective on January 14, 2021. See Note 1 in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
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Results of Operations for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020
To facilitate review of our results of operations, the following tables set forth our financial results for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Independently-operated store sales and expenses are derived from our acquisition of ICWG and are only reflected in the results of operations from the August 3, 2020 acquisition date through the end of our current period, and, as such, it is not meaningful to compare to prior period results.
Revenue
Three months endedThree months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020Change(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$30,414 $29,412 $1,002 %Franchise royalties and fees$37,873 $28,282 $9,591 34 %
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales183,855 94,891 88,964 94 %Company-operated store sales206,198 87,660 118,538 135 %
Independently-operated store salesIndependently-operated store sales56,163 — 56,163 N/MIndependently-operated store sales56,379 — 56,379 N/M
Advertising contributions17,255 14,883 2,372 16 %
Advertising fund contributionsAdvertising fund contributions19,648 12,619 7,029 56 %
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue41,733 40,921 812 %Supply and other revenue54,730 39,262 15,468 39 %
Total revenue Total revenue$329,420 $180,107 $149,313 83 % Total revenue$374,828 $167,823 $207,005 123 %
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Franchise royalties and fees increased $1$10 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This was primarily due to same store sales growth and the addition of 16876 franchised stores and a corresponding $75$283 million increase in franchised system-wide sales as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. The increase in franchise system-wide sales was primarily due to the acquisition of Fix Auto in April 2020, which contributed $84 million of system-wide sales during the three months ended March 27, 2021.

Company-Operated Store Sales
Company-operated store sales increased $89$119 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This increase was due to same store sales growth and the addition of 255278 company-operated stores year-over-year, including 220246 car wash company-operated stores from the acquisition of ICWG and additional tuck-in Car Wash acquisitions, as well as additional company-operated stores in the Paint, Collision & Glass segment from the acquisition of Fix Auto during the second quarter of 2020. Acquisitions contributed an incremental $66 million of company-operated store sales during the three months ended June 26, 2021, and the remaining $53 million was due to the impact of organic growth primarily in our Maintenance segment.

Advertising Fund Contributions
Advertising fund contributions increased by $7 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, primarily due to an increase in franchised system-wide sales of approximately $283 million. Our franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay continuing advertising fund fees based on a percentage of franchisee gross sales.

Supply and Other Revenue
Supply and other revenue increased $15 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, primarily due to growth within the Platform Services and Maintenance segments. In addition, the acquisition of ICWG and other car wash sites generated approximately $2 million of incremental revenue for the three months ended June 26, 2021.

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Operating Expenses
Three months ended
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Company-operated store expenses$123,820 $53,373 $70,447 132 %
Independently-operated store expenses30,792 — 30,792 N/M
Advertising fund expenses19,648 12,619 7,029 56 %
Supply and other expenses29,598 21,295 8,303 39 %
Selling, general, and administrative expenses77,935 45,456 32,479 71 %
Acquisition costs389 1,016 (627)(62)%
Store opening costs405 627 (222)(35)%
Depreciation and amortization26,423 8,636 17,787 206 %
Asset impairment charges2,178 3,499 (1,321)(38)%
    Total operating expenses$311,188 $146,521 $164,667 112 %
Company-Operated Store Expenses
Company-operated store expenses increased $70 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020. This increase in expenses is commensurate with the addition of 278 company-operated stores since June 27, 2020. Company-operated store expenses continue to increase at a slower rate than company-operated store sales due to our continued use of an efficient staffing model.

Advertising Fund Expenses
The $7 million increase in advertising fund expenses for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, represents a commensurate increase to advertising fund contributions during the period. Advertising fund expenses generally trend consistent with advertising fund contributions.

Supply and Other Expenses
Supply and other expenses increased $8 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020. This increase in expenses is commensurate with the growth in supply and other revenue.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $32 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020. This increase is primarily due to $18 million of increased employee compensation and other employee-related expenses resulting primarily from the acquisition of ICWG and a $$5 million increase in marketing expenses.

Acquisition Costs
Acquisition costs decreased $1 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020. Acquisition costs during the three months ended June 26, 2021 were primarily related to nine acquisitions in the Car Wash segment, representing 26 car wash sites, and acquisition costs during the three months ended June 27, 2020 were primarily related to the Fix Auto acquisition.
Store Opening Costs
Store opening costs decreased by $0.2 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, due to a decrease in average store opening costs for new company-operated store openings and conversions of acquired stores to the Take 5 brand. There were six new company-operated store openings and one store conversion in the three months ended June 26, 2021, compared to four company-operated store openings and one Take 5 store conversion during the three months ended June 27, 2020.

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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $18 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, due to additional fixed assets and definite-lived intangible assets recognized in recent acquisitions.

Asset Impairment Charges
Asset impairment charges decreased by $1 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, due to impairment related to certain fixed assets and operating lease right-of-use assets at closed locations.

Interest Expense, Net
Three months ended
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Interest expense, net$16,612 $17,863 $(1,251)(7)%
Interest expense, net decreased $1 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, as a result of our more favorable interest rates during the three months ended June 26, 2021 and the bridge loan entered into during the three months ended June 27, 2020 to finance 2020 acquisitions, which was paid in full and extinguished in 2020, partially offset by the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility issued in 2021.

Gain on Foreign Currency Transactions, Net
Three months ended
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
(Gain) on foreign currency transactions, net$(5,229)$(1,194)$(4,035)338 %
The gain on foreign currency transactions is comprised of a $7 million remeasurement gain on our foreign intercompany notes, partially offset by $2 million of unrealized losses incurred on foreign currency hedges that are not designated as hedging instruments.

Loss on Debt Extinguishment
Three months ended
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Loss on debt extinguishment$78 $— $78 100 %

The loss on debt extinguishment for the three months ended June 26, 2021 increased by less than $1 million from the three months ended June 26, 2021.

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Income Tax Expense
Three months ended
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Income tax expense$17,011 $1,542 $15,469 1003 %
Income tax expense increased by $15 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 26, 2021 was 32.6% compared to 33.3% for the three months ended June 27, 2020. The decrease in rate was primarily driven by an increase in income before taxes relative to the tax effects of our permanent differences for the three months ended June 26, 2021, which was partially offset by a change in statutory tax rates in the United Kingdom, enacted during the three months ended June 26, 2021.

Results of Operations for the six months ended June 26, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020
To facilitate review of our results of operations, the following tables set forth our financial results for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Independently-operated store sales and expenses are derived from our acquisition of ICWG and are only reflected in the results of operations from the August 3, 2020 acquisition date through the end of our current period, and, as such, it is not meaningful to compare to prior period results.
Revenue
Six months ended
(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and fees$68,287 $57,694 $10,593 18 %
Company-operated store sales390,053 182,551 207,502 114 %
Independently-operated store sales112,542 — 112,542 N/M
Advertising fund contributions36,903 27,502 9,401 34 %
Supply and other revenue96,462 80,183 16,279 20 %
    Total revenue$704,247 $347,930 $356,317 102 %
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Franchise royalties and fees increased $11 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020. This was primarily due to same store sales growth and the addition of 76 franchised stores and a corresponding $358 million increase in franchised system-wide sales as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020. The increase in franchised system-wide sales was partially driven by the acquisition of Fix Auto in April 2020, which contributed $191 million of system-wide sales during the six months ended June 26, 2021.

Company-Operated Store Sales
Company-operated store sales increased $208 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020. This increase was due to same store sales growth and the addition of 278 company-operated stores year-over-year, including 246 car wash company-operated stores from the acquisition of ICWG and additional tuck-in acquisitions, as well as additional company-operated stores in the Paint, Collision & Glass segment from the acquisition of Fix Auto during the second quarter of 2020. Acquisitions contributed an incremental $64$123 million of company-operated store sales during the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, and the remaining $25$85 million was due to the impact of organic growth primarily in our Maintenance segment.


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Advertising Fund Contributions
Advertising fund contributions increased by $2$9 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, primarily due to an increase in franchised system-wide sales of approximately $75$358 million. Our franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay continuing advertising fund fees based on a percentage of franchisee gross sales.

Supply and Other Revenue
Supply and other revenue increased $1$16 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This increase was primarily due to growth within the 2020 acquisitionsPlatform Services and Maintenance segments. In addition, the acquisition of ICWG and Fix Auto. These acquisitionsother car wash sites generated approximately $2$3 million of incremental supply and other revenue for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021.


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Operating Expenses
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020Change(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Company-operated store expensesCompany-operated store expenses$112,756 $63,292 $49,464 78 %Company-operated store expenses$236,575 $116,665 $119,910 103 %
Independently-operated store expensesIndependently-operated store expenses31,108 — 31,108 N/MIndependently-operated store expenses61,900 — 61,900 N/M
Advertising expenses17,255 14,883 2,372 16 %
Advertising fund expensesAdvertising fund expenses36,903 27,502 9,401 34 %
Supply and other expensesSupply and other expenses22,489 23,059 (570)(2)%Supply and other expenses52,087 44,354 7,733 17 %
Selling, general, and administrative expensesSelling, general, and administrative expenses69,050 51,065 17,985 35 %Selling, general, and administrative expenses146,984 96,521 50,463 52 %
Acquisition costsAcquisition costs1,646 195 1,451 744 %Acquisition costs2,038 1,211 827 68 %
Store opening costsStore opening costs289 1,175 (886)(75)%Store opening costs694 1,802 (1,108)(61)%
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization23,852 7,799 16,053 206 %Depreciation and amortization50,275 16,435 33,840 206 %
Asset impairment chargesAsset impairment charges1,253 2,912 (1,659)(57)%Asset impairment charges3,431 6,411 (2,980)(46)%
Total operating expenses Total operating expenses$279,698 $164,380 $115,318 70 % Total operating expenses$590,887 $310,901 $279,986 90 %
Company-Operated Store Expenses
Company-operated store expenses increased $49$120 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This increase in expenses is commensurate with the addition of 255278 company-operated stores since March 28,June 27, 2020. Company-operated store expenses continue to increase at a slower rate than company-operated store sales due to our continued use of a leaner and morean efficient staffing model.

model.
Advertising Fund Expenses
The $2$9 million increase in advertising fund expenses for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, represents a commensurate increase to advertising fund contributions during the period. Advertising fund expenses generally trend consistent with advertising fund contributions.

Supply and Other Expenses
Supply and other expenses decreased $1increased $8 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 28, 2020, resulting from efficient cost management at Automotive Training Institute (“ATI”)June 27, 2020. This increase in expenses is commensurate with the growth in supply and PH Vitres D’Autos.other revenue.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $18$50 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This increase is primarily due to $17$27 million of increased employee compensation and other employee-related expenses resulting primarily from the acquisitionsacquisition of ICWG, and Fix Auto, a $1$7 million increase in equity-based compensation,marketing expenses, and a $1$5 million increase in rent expense. These increases were partially offset by a $1 million decrease in non-core project costs and a $1 million decrease in sponsor management fees which were eliminated in connection with the Company’s IPO.IPO-related costs.

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Acquisition Costs
Acquisition costs increased $1 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, as a result of the acquisition of four13 acquisitions in the Car Wash segment, representing 30 car wash sites during the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021. There were no acquisitions during the three months ended March 28, 2020.
Store Opening Costs
Store opening costs decreased $1 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, due to a decrease in new company-operated store openings and conversions of acquired stores to the Take 5 brand and new company-operated store openings.brand. There were four10 new company-operated store openings and one store conversion in the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, compared to 1117 company-operated store openings and 12 Take 5 store conversions and 13 company-operated store openings during the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020.

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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $16$34 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, due to additional fixed assets and definite-lived intangible assets recognized in recent acquisitions.

Asset Impairment Charges
We incurred $1 million in assetAsset impairment charges duringdecreased $3 million for the threesix months ended MarchJune 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2021, which consisted of 2020. This was due to impairment related to certain fixed assets and operating lease right-of-use assets at closed locations.

Interest Expense, Net
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020Change(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net$18,091 $17,516 $575 %Interest expense, net$34,702 $35,379 $(677)(2)%
Interest expense, net increaseddecreased $1 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, as a result of our more favorable interest rates during the Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notessix months ended June 26, 2021, the bridge loan entered into during the six months ended June 27, 2020 to finance 2020 acquisitions, which was paid in full and Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes issuedextinguished in 2020, which was offset byand the pay down of the Series 2015-1 Senior Notes, the Series 2016-1 Senior Notes, anddraw on the Series 2019-3 Variable Funding Senior Notes. The increase in total long-term debt year-over-year wasNotes during the six months ended June 27, 2020, partially offset by our more favorable interest rates.the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility issued in 2021.

Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions, Net
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020Change(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Loss on foreign currency transactions, netLoss on foreign currency transactions, net$10,511 $3,479 $7,032 202 %Loss on foreign currency transactions, net$5,282 $2,285 $2,997 131 %
The loss on foreign currency transactions is comprisedcomprised of a $13$6 million remeasurement loss on our foreign intercompany notes, partially offset by $2less than $1 million of unrealized gains incurred on crossforeign currency swaps associated with these instrumentshedges that are not designated as hedging instruments.


Loss on Debt Extinguishment
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28,
2020
Change(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Loss on debt extinguishmentLoss on debt extinguishment$45,498 $— $45,498 100 %Loss on debt extinguishment$45,576 $— $45,576 100 %

The loss on debt extinguishment of $45$46 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 is due to the write-off of unamortized discount associated with the settlement of the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities, which were repaid during the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 with proceeds from the IPO and cash on hand.

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Income Tax BenefitExpense
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28,
2020
Change(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Income tax benefit$(4,446)$(1,321)$(3,125)237 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense$12,565 $221 $12,344 5586 %
Income tax benefitexpense increased by $3$12 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. The effective income tax rate for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 was 18.2%45.2% compared to 25.1%(34.8)% for the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. The decreaseincrease in rate was primarily driven by profitable pretax operations, favorable discrete tax adjustments related to a non-taxable loss on debt extinguishment, as well asand tax deductible costs incurred related to the initial public offering, which was partially offset by an increasea change in unfavorable adjustments related to stock-based compensation.the statutory tax rates in the United Kingdom, enacted during the six months ended June 26, 2021.

Segment Results of Operations for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020
We assess the performance of our segments based on Segment Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest expense, net, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization, with further adjustments for acquisition-related costs, store opening and closure costs, straight-line rent, equity compensation, loss on debt extinguishment and certain non-recurring, non-core, infrequent or unusual charges. Additionally, shared services costs are not allocated to these segments and are included in Corporate and Other. Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

Maintenance
Three months endedThree months ended
(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28,
2020
Change
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$7,927 $7,333 $594 %Franchise royalties and fees$9,090 $6,724 $2,366 35 %
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales114,067 87,740 26,327 30 %Company-operated store sales126,107 79,504 46,603 59 %
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue6,157 4,624 1,533 33 %Supply and other revenue9,813 5,286 4,527 86 %
Total revenue Total revenue$128,151 $99,697 $28,454 29 % Total revenue$145,010 $91,514 $53,496 58 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$40,440 $21,466 $18,974 88 %Segment Adjusted EBITDA$44,561 $26,339 $18,222 69 %
System-Wide SalesSystem-Wide SalesSystem-Wide Sales
Franchised storesFranchised stores$163,817 $142,760 $21,057 15 %Franchised stores$195,083 $137,697 $57,386 42 %
Company-operated storesCompany-operated stores114,067 87,740 26,327 30 %Company-operated stores126,107 79,504 $46,603 59 %
Total System-Wide Sales Total System-Wide Sales$277,884 $230,500 $47,384 21 % Total System-Wide Sales$321,190 $217,201 $103,989 48 %
Store Count
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Franchised storesFranchised stores975 963 12 %Franchised stores981 954 27 %
Company-operated storesCompany-operated stores495 468 27 %Company-operated stores504 472 32 %
Total Store Count Total Store Count1,470 1,431 39 % Total Store Count1,485 1,426 59 %
Same Store Sales %Same Store Sales %16.5 %(2.8)%N/AN/ASame Store Sales %41.9 %(14.6)%N/AN/A
Maintenance revenue increased $28$53 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, driven by an increase in company-operated store sales from new store development and same store sales growth.growth of 41.9% and net new stores. Franchise royalties and fees increased by $1$2 million primarily due to the $21$57 million increase in franchised system-wide sales year-over-year.

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Maintenance Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $19$18 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, primarily due to revenue growth from increases in store count and same store sales. We have continued to utilize a more efficient labor model at company-operated locations, which continues to provide positive operating results despite the growthis driving continued efficiencies in company-operated store expenses from the additional locations.margins.
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Car Wash
(in thousands)thousands, unless otherwise noted)Three months endedMonths Ended
March 27,June 26, 2021
Company-operated store sales$57,04865,705 
Independently-operated store sales56,16356,379 
Supply and other revenue1,4531,831 
     Total revenue$114,664123,915 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$34,15543,069 
System-Wide Sales
Company-operated stores$57,04865,704 
Independently-operated stores56,16356,379 
     Total System-Wide Sales$113,211122,083 
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Company-operated stores220246 
Independently-operated stores734733 
     Total Store Count954979 

The Car Wash segment is comprised of our car wash sites throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. We established this operating segment in August 2020 from our acquisition of ICWG, which served as our entry point into the car wash market. Car Wash revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA were $115$124 million and $34$43 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 27, 2021.June 26, 2021. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on thesethe Car Wash acquisitions.

Paint, Collision & Glass
Three months endedThree months ended
(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28,
2020
Change
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$17,309 $17,746 $(437)(2)%Franchise royalties and fees$19,988 $15,239 $4,749 31 %
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales11,930 5,846 6,084 104 %Company-operated store sales13,019 6,211 6,808 110 %
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue14,652 15,354 (702)(5)%Supply and other revenue17,567 13,652 3,915 29 %
Total revenue Total revenue$43,891 $38,946 $4,945 13 % Total revenue$50,574 $35,102 $15,472 44 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$17,639 $15,877 $1,762 11 %Segment Adjusted EBITDA$21,856 $11,011 $10,845 98 %
System-Wide SalesSystem-Wide SalesSystem-Wide Sales
Franchised storesFranchised stores$530,503 $489,789 $40,714 %Franchised stores$584,559 $390,986 $193,573 50 %
Company-operated storesCompany-operated stores11,930 5,846 6,084 104 %Company-operated stores13,019 6,211 $6,808 110 %
Total System-Wide Sales Total System-Wide Sales$542,433 $495,635 $46,798 % Total System-Wide Sales$597,578 $397,197 $200,381 50 %
Store Count
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Franchised storesFranchised stores1,594 1,438 156 11 %Franchised stores1,622 1,575 47 %
Company-operated storesCompany-operated stores33 25 32 %Company-operated stores33 33 — — %
Total Store Count Total Store Count1,627 1,463 164 11 % Total Store Count1,655 1,608 47 %
Same Store Sales %Same Store Sales %(9.4)%4.6 %N/AN/ASame Store Sales %37.3 %(25.2)%N/AN/A


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Paint, Collision & Glass revenue increased $5$15 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This increase was driven by the addition of 156 franchised stores and a $41$194 million increase in franchised system-wide sales. Whilesales due to the acquisition of Fix Auto, contributed $91 million and $9 million of system-sales and revenue, respectively, during the three months ended March 27, 2021, total revenue was adversely impacted by a (9.4)% decline in same store sales. This decline in same store sales growth of 37.3%, and the addition of 47 franchised stores. Same store sales growth was primarilydriven by market share gains and the lifting of certain restrictions due to fewer collisions, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to suppress vehicle miles traveled, particularly in Canada where additional lockdown requirements have been issued.2021.

Paint, Collision & Glass Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $2$11 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, as a result of additional Segment Adjusted EBITDA from the Fix Auto acquisition, partially offset by the declineincrease in franchise store count, and the increase in same store sales due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.sales.

Platform Services

Three months endedThree months ended
(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28,
2020
Change
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and feesFranchise royalties and fees$5,178 $4,345 $833 19 %Franchise royalties and fees$8,795 $6,433 $2,362 37 %
Company-operated store salesCompany-operated store sales983 1,978 (995)(50)%Company-operated store sales1,463 1,356 107 %
Supply and other revenueSupply and other revenue28,435 25,835 2,600 10 %Supply and other revenue34,583 26,979 7,604 28 %
Total revenue Total revenue$34,596 $32,158 $2,438 % Total revenue$44,841 $34,768 $10,073 29 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA$11,008 $7,465 $3,543 47 %Segment Adjusted EBITDA$17,602 $15,969 $1,633 10 %
System-Wide SalesSystem-Wide SalesSystem-Wide Sales
Franchised storesFranchised stores$68,373 $54,870 $13,503 25 %Franchised stores$116,010 $84,241 $31,769 38 %
Company-operated storesCompany-operated stores983 1,978 (995)(50)%Company-operated stores1,463 1,356 $107 %
Total System-Wide Sales Total System-Wide Sales$69,356 $56,848 $12,508 22 % Total System-Wide Sales$117,473 $85,597 $31,876 37 %
Store Count
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Franchised storesFranchised stores197 197 — — %Franchised stores199 197 %
Company-operated storesCompany-operated stores— — %Company-operated stores— — %
Total Store Count Total Store Count198 198 — — % Total Store Count200 198 %
Same Store Sales %Same Store Sales %22.0 %2.2 %N/AN/ASame Store Sales %37.2 %(3.6)%N/AN/A
Platform Services revenue increased $10 million for the three months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2020, due to same store sales growth of 37.2% and increased distribution volume growth driven by continued growth in the Maintenance segment.
Platform Services Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $2 million for the three months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, as compared to the three months ended March 28, 2020, due to same store sales growth at 1-800 Radiator and increased distribution volume growth from Spire Supply driven by continued Maintenance store count growth.
Platform Services Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $4 million for the three months ended MarchJune 27, 2021, as compared to the three months ended March 28, 2020, primarily driven by a combination of revenue growth and efficient cost managementmanagement.


Segment Results of Operations for the six months ended June 26, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020
We assess the performance of our segments based on Segment Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest expense, net, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization, with further adjustments for acquisition-related costs, store opening and closure costs, straight-line rent, equity compensation, loss on debt extinguishment and certain non-recurring, non-core, infrequent or unusual charges. Additionally, shared services costs are not allocated to these segments and are included in connection withCorporate and Other. Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

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Maintenance
Six months ended
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and fees$17,016 $14,057 $2,959 21 %
Company-operated store sales240,174 167,244 72,930 44 %
Supply and other revenue15,970 9,910 6,060 61 %
     Total revenue$273,160 $191,211 $81,949 43 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$85,001 $47,805 $37,196 78 %
System-Wide Sales
Franchised stores$358,937 $280,374 $78,563 28 %
Company-operated stores240,174 167,244 72,930 44 %
     Total System-Wide Sales$599,111 $447,618 $151,493 34 %
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Franchised stores981 955 26 %
Company-operated stores504 475 29 %
     Total Store Count1,485 1,430 55 %
Same Store Sales %28.9 %(8.8 %)N/AN/A
Maintenance revenue increased $82 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020, driven by an increase in company-operated store sales from same store sales growth of 28.9% and net new stores. Franchise royalties and fees increased by $3 million primarily due to the $79 million increase in franchised system-wide sales year-over-year.

Maintenance Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $37 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020, primarily due to revenue growth from increases in store count and same store sales. We have continued to utilize a more efficient labor model at company-operated locations, which is driving continued efficiencies in company-operated store margins.

Car Wash
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)Six months ended
June 26, 2021
Company-operated store sales122,753 
Independently-operated store sales112,542 
Supply and other revenue3,284 
     Total revenue$238,579 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$77,224 
System-Wide Sales
Company-operated stores$122,753 
Independently-operated stores112,542 
     Total System-Wide Sales$235,295 
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Company-operated stores246 
Independently-operated stores733 
     Total Store Count979 

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The Car Wash segment is comprised of our car wash sites throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. We established this operating segment in August 2020 from our acquisition of ICWG, which served as our entry point into the car wash market. Car Wash revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA were $239 million and $77 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 26, 2021. See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for additional lockdownsinformation on the Car Wash acquisitions.

Paint, Collision & Glass
Six months ended
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and fees$37,298 $32,985 $4,313 13 %
Company-operated store sales24,949 12,057 12,892 107 %
Supply and other revenue32,219 29,006 3,213 11 %
     Total revenue$94,466 $74,048 $20,418 28 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$39,495 $26,888 $12,607 47 %
System-Wide Sales
Franchised stores$1,115,062 $880,775 $234,287 27 %
Company-operated stores24,949 12,057 $12,892 107 %
     Total System-Wide Sales$1,140,011 $892,832 $247,179 28 %
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Franchised stores1,622 1,575 47 %
Company-operated stores33 33 — — %
     Total Store Count1,655 1,608 47 %
Same Store Sales %12.3 %(10.7)%N/AN/A


Paint, Collision & Glass revenue increased $20 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020. This increase was driven by a $234 million increase in Canada.franchised system-wide sales due to the acquisition of Fix Auto, same store sales growth of 12.3%, and the addition of 47 franchised stores. Same store sales growth was driven by market share gains and the lifting of certain restrictions due to COVID-19 in 2021. During the six months ended June 26, 2021, the acquisition of Fix Auto contributed $191 million and $20 million of system-wide sales and revenue, respectively.

Paint, Collision & Glass Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $13 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020, as a result of additional Segment Adjusted EBITDA from the Fix Auto acquisition, the increase in franchise store count, and the increase in same store sales.
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Platform Services

Six months ended
(in thousands, unless otherwise noted)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020Change
Franchise royalties and fees$13,973 $10,778 $3,195 30 %
Company-operated store sales2,446 3,334 (888)(27)%
Supply and other revenue63,018 52,814 10,204 19 %
     Total revenue$79,437 $66,926 $12,511 19 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$28,610 $23,434 $5,176 22 %
System-Wide Sales
Franchised stores$184,384 $139,111 $45,273 33 %
Company-operated stores2,446 3,334 $(888)(27)%
     Total System-Wide Sales$186,830 $142,445 $44,385 31 %
Store Count (in whole numbers)
Franchised stores199 197 %
Company-operated stores— — %
     Total Store Count200 198 %
Same Store Sales %31.1 %(1.3)%N/AN/A
Platform Services revenue increased $13 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020, due to same store sales growth of 31.1% and increased distribution volume growth driven by continued growth in the Maintenance segment.
Platform Services Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $5 million for the six months ended June 26, 2021, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2020, primarily driven by a combination of revenue growth and margin expansion through efficient cost management.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow from operations, supplemented with our long-term borrowings and revolving credit facilities, have been sufficient to fund our operations while allowing us to make strategic investments to grow our business. We believe that our current sources of liquidity and capital resources will be adequate to fund our operations, acquisitions, company-operated store development, other general corporate needs and the additional expenses we expect to incur for at least the next twelve months. We expect to continue to have access to the capital markets at acceptable terms. However this could be adversely affected by many factors, including a downgrade of our credit rating or a deterioration of certain financial ratios.

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On January 14, 2021, we completed our IPO through which we issued and sold approximately 32 million shares of common stock at a price per share of $22. On February 10, 2021, we sold an additional 5 million shares pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of their option to purchase additional shares. We received total proceeds of approximately $761 million from these transactions, net of the underwriting discounts and commissions. Upon closing of the IPO, we fully repaid $725 million related to the First Lien Term Loan, Second Lien Term Loan and the Revolving Debt Facility assumed in the ICWG Acquisition, including the related interest and fees. In addition, we recorded a $45$46 million loss on debt extinguishment primarily driven by the write off of unamortized discount. We also used $43 million in proceeds to purchase approximately 2 million shares of common stock from certain of our existing shareholders.
Driven Brands Funding, LLC (the “Master Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Driven Brands Canada Funding Funding Corporation (along with the Master Issuer, the “Co-Issuers”) are subject to certain quantitative covenants related to debt service coverage and leverage ratios in connection with the Securitization Senior Notes. As of March 27,June 26, 2021, and December 26, 2020, the Co-Issuers were in compliance with all covenants under its agreements.
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The following table illustrates the main components of our cash flows:
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27, 2021March 28, 2020(in thousands)June 26, 2021June 27, 2020
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$32,586 $5,883 Net cash provided by operating activities$124,688 $13,557 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(4,508)(17,147)Net cash used in investing activities(196,837)(53,410)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(29,871)34,351 
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities40,827 62,371 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash650 3,850 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash1,813 (337)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash included in advertising fund assetsNet change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash included in advertising fund assets$(1,143)$26,937 Net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash included in advertising fund assets$(29,509)$22,181 
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $33$125 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 compared to $6$14 million for the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020, primarily resulting from an increase in operating income, that wasnon-cash loss on extinguishment of debt, and other non-cash expenses, which were partially offset by an increase in net working capital requirements.

Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $5$197 million for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 compared to $17$53 million for the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. During the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, the Company received proceeds of $41$49 million from sale-leaseback transactions and proceeds of $4$6 million from the sale of company-operatedcompany operated stores. Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and from the sale of company-operated stores were offset by an increase in cash paid for acquisitions and capital expenditures during the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 as compared to the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. For the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, we invested $27$206 million in acquisitions, net of cash acquired, compared to $1$28 million for the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020.
For the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021, we invested $23$46 million in capital expenditures, compared to $16$25 million for the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020. This increase is mostly due to planned expansion and growth ofnew company-operated store openings within our Car Wash and Maintenance segments, as well as expenditures related to the maintenance of our existing store base and technology initiatives. Capital expenditures related to the maintenance of existing locations represented $4$8 million of the $23$46 million in total capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021,, as compared to $1$3 million of the $16$25 million in total capital expenditures for the threesix months ended March 28,June 27, 2020.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $30 million for the three months ended March 27, 2021 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $34was $41 million for the threesix months ended March 28,June 26, 2021 compared to $62 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020, primarily resulting from our repayment of the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities, repurchases of our common stock, and the termination of our interest rate swaps. These were offset by the proceeds from our IPO and the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option, net of underwriting discounts.discounts, and proceeds from the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility. See Note 1 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our IPO.IPO, and Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility.
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Long-term Debt

Our long-term debt obligations consist of the following:
(in thousands)(in thousands)March 27,
2021
December 26,
2020
(in thousands)June 26, 2021December 26, 2020
Series 2018-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2018-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2$266,750 $267,438 Series 2018-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2$266,063 $267,438 
Series 2019-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2019-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2293,250 294,000 Series 2019-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2292,500 294,000 
Series 2019-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2019-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2270,875 271,563 Series 2019-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2270,188 271,563 
Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2173,688 174,125 Series 2020-1 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2173,250 174,125 
Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2448,875 450,000 Series 2020-2 Securitization Senior Notes, Class A-2447,750 450,000 
Car Wash First Lien Term LoanCar Wash First Lien Term Loan— 528,858 Car Wash First Lien Term Loan— 528,858 
Car Wash Second Lien Term LoanCar Wash Second Lien Term Loan— 175,000 Car Wash Second Lien Term Loan— 175,000 
Car Wash Revolving Credit FacilityCar Wash Revolving Credit Facility— 18,000 Car Wash Revolving Credit Facility— 18,000 
Driven Holdings Revolving Credit FacilityDriven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility79,000 — 
Other debt (1)
Other debt (1)
25,729 26,763 
Other debt (1)
27,424 26,763 
Total debtTotal debt1,479,167 2,205,747 Total debt1,556,175 2,205,747 
Less: unamortized discountLess: unamortized discount— (46,030)Less: unamortized discount— (46,030)
Less: debt issuance costsLess: debt issuance costs(33,265)(34,510)Less: debt issuance costs(34,425)(34,510)
Less: current portion of long-term debtLess: current portion of long-term debt(17,142)(22,988)Less: current portion of long-term debt(17,793)(22,988)
Total long-term debt, netTotal long-term debt, net$1,428,760 $2,102,219 Total long-term debt, net$1,503,957 $2,102,219 
(1) Amount primarily consists of finance lease obligations.
On January 14, 2021, we completed an initial public offering and used the proceeds to fully repay the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities. For further information about our long-term debt obligations, see Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Income Tax Receivable Agreement
We expect to be able to utilize certain tax benefits which are related to periods prior to the effective date of the Company’s initial public offering, which we therefore attribute to our existing shareholders. We expect that these tax benefits (i.e., the Pre-IPO and IPO-Related Tax Benefits) will reduce the amount of tax that we and our subsidiaries would otherwise be required to pay in the future. We have entered into an income tax receivable agreement which provides our Pre-IPO shareholders with the right to receive payment by us of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. and Canadian federal, state, local and provincial income tax that we and our subsidiaries actually realize as a result of the utilization of the Pre-IPO and IPO-Related Tax Benefits.
For purposes of the income tax receivable agreement, cash savings in income tax will be computed by reference to the reduction in the liability for income taxes resulting from the utilization of the Pre-IPO and IPO-Related Tax Benefits. The term of the income tax receivable agreement commenced upon the effective date of the Company’s initial public offering and will continue until the Pre-IPO and IPO-Related Tax Benefits have been utilized, accelerated or expired.
Because we are a holding company with no operations of our own, our ability to make payments under the income tax receivable agreement is dependent on the ability of our subsidiaries to make distributions to us. The securitized debt facility may restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to make distributions to us, which could affect our ability to make payments under the income tax receivable agreement. To the extent that we are unable to make payments under the income tax receivable agreement because of restrictions under our outstanding indebtedness, such payments will be deferred and will generally accrue interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.00% per annum until paid. To the extent that we are unable to make payments under the income tax receivable agreement for any other reason, such payments will generally accrue interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 5.00% per annum until paid.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Refer to our annual report for the year ended December 26, 2020 for a full discussion of our critical accounting policies. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020.
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Application of New Accounting Standards
See Note 2 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Refer to the Company’s annual report for the year ended December 27,26, 2020 for a complete discussion of the Company’s market risk. There have been no material changes in the Company’s market risk from those disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 27,26, 2020, other than the Company’s repayment of the Car Wash Senior Credit Facilities in January 2021, as well as the Company’s execution of the income tax receivable agreement in connection with the IPO.IPO, and the Company’s entry into the Driven Holdings Revolving Credit Facility. The repayment of debt and income tax receivable agreement impacted both the Company’s interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. See Notes 1 and 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, has evaluated the design effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d- 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as of March 27,June 26, 2021. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on evaluation of the design of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 27,June 26, 2021, our CEO and CFO have concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were designed effectively and will provide a reasonable level of assurance.

b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quartersix months ended March 27,June 26, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II.    Other Information
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.
We are subject to various lawsuits, administrative proceedings, audits, and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these lawsuits purport to be class actions and/or seek substantial damages. We are required to record an accrual for litigation loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Legal fees and expenses associated with the defense of all of our litigation are expensed as such fees and expenses are incurred. Management regularly assesses our insurance deductibles, analyzes litigation information with our attorneys and evaluates our loss experience in connection with pending legal proceedings. While we do not presently believe that any of the legal proceedings to which we are currently a party will ultimately have a material adverse impact on us, there can be no assurance that we will prevail in all the proceedings we are party to, or that we will not incur material losses from them.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from theFor a discussion of risk factors disclosed inthat could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, business reputation or business prospects, we refer you to Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2020.2020, as supplemented by the following risk factor.

We may be deemedto be a jointemployerwith our franchiseesunder certainnewfederallaws, rules and regulations.
Companies that operate franchise systems may be subject to claims for allegedly being a joint employer with a franchisee. In August 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) adopted a new and broader standard for determining when two or more employers may be found to be a joint employer of the same employees under the National Labor Relations Act. Under that standard, there was an increased risk that franchisors could be held liable or responsible for unfair labor practices and other violations at franchised locations and subject them to other liabilities and obligations under the National Labor Relations Act. On February 25, 2020, the NLRB adopted a rule that reinstated the standard that existed prior to August 2015, thereby reducing the risk that franchisors might be held liable as a joint employer under the National Labor Relations Act as well for other violations and claims. However, it is possible that the August 2015 standard will be restored, or a more expansive rule adopted by the NLRB under the current administration or by other government agencies. In addition, on July 30, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) announced a final rule to revise and update the definition of joint employer under the FLSA. The final rule, which will become effective on September 28, 2021, will rescind a rule adopted under the previous administration, which narrowed the criteria under which multiple entities could be found to be joint employers under the FLSA and focused on a control-based test to the exclusion of economic dependence more generally. It is anticipated that the DOL will revert to the prior, relatively more flexible (and potentially more expansive) “economic realities” test for assessing whether a party can be deemed a joint employer, which may include an analysis of whether the employee is economically dependent on multiple employers. The final rule may increase a franchisor’s risk of liability compared to the joint employer standard in effect under the previous administration. In addition, the DOL under the current administration may issue further guidance or adopt an even more expansive interpretation of joint employer and/or other interpretations that could result in franchisors being held liable or responsible for FLSA violations by their franchisees.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
10.1
10.2
10.3
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 11,August 9, 2021

DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.
By:/s/ Jonathan Fitzpatrick
Name:Jonathan Fitzpatrick
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
By:/s/ Tiffany MasonMichael Beland
Name:Tiffany MasonMichael Beland
Title:ExecutiveSenior Vice President and Chief FinancialAccounting Officer


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