M&A Deal Summary

Kian Capital Partners Acquires Meineke

On August 17, 2023, private equity firm Kian Capital Partners acquired franchising company Meineke from Driven Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kian Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Kian Capital Partners’ 27th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kian Capital Partners’ 7th transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-08-17
Target Meineke
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) Kian Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Driven Brands
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Meineke

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Meineke is a franchise-based international automotive repair chain with over 750 locations and a 50-year history of delivering consistent and high-quality repair and preventative maintenance services. Meineke CARSTAR is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Kian Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on providing equity and junior capital to support growth, buyouts, shareholder liquidity needs, recapitalizations, divestitures, and refinancings of profitable lower middle-market companies with up to $150 million in revenue. Kian will consider opportunities throughout the US and seeks businesses operating in the business services, distribution, healthcare services, and niche manufacturing sectors. Kian Capital Partners was formed in 2011 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 27
Sector (Franchising) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 7 of 7
Country (United States) 27 of 27
Year (2023) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-17 PARC Auto

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

PARC Auto is a franchisee of meineke car care centers that provides general automotive repair and maintenance with services including oil changes, brake and suspension repair, exhaust services, tire replacement, fluid changes and more. PARC Auto is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-30 Purple Guys

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Purple Guys is an IT-managed service provider with a full suite of services and solutions for small and mid-size businesses. Purple Guys was founded in 2000 and is based in Metairie, Louisiana.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Driven Brands

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Franchising
Employees11,000
Revenue 2.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Driven Brands is a parent company of automotive aftermarket brands across four distinct verticals: Repair & Maintenance, housing Meineke Car Care Centers; Paint & Collision, housing Maaco, CARSTAR, and ABRA; Distribution, housing 1-800-Radiator & A/C and Spire Supply; and Quick Lube, housing Take 5 Oil Change. Driven Brands was incorporated in 1972 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Franchising) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-07 K&K Glass

Tampa, Florida, United States

K&K Glass provides quality products and services to automotive, residential, and commercial glass consumers. The company demonstrates its commitment to excellence and consumer safety through professionally trained certified technicians and customer service representatives with outstanding customer service and quality products. K&K Glass was formed in 1994 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-31 PH

Sainte-Perpetue, Quebec, Canada

PH is a provider of wholesale auto glass distribution, retail installation, calibration, and related services in eastern Canada.

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