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Driven Brands Holdings Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
Delivers Strong Same-Store Sales Growth and Adds 70 Net New Stores
Reports Robust Operating Income and Earnings per Share Growth
Raises Fiscal Year 2021 Guidance

Charlotte, N.C. (July 28, 2021) - Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) (“Driven Brands” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2021.

For the second quarter, revenue was $374.8 million, an increase of 123% versus the prior year. System-wide sales hit a record $1.2 billion, an increase of 65% versus the prior year, with 34% net store growth and an increase in consolidated same-store sales of 38.7%. On a two-year basis, same-store sales increased 19.1%.

Earnings per share was $0.21 for the second quarter, an increase of 600% versus the prior year.

Adjusted earnings per share2 was $0.25, an increase of 79% versus the prior year.

“The power of Driven Brands is evident in our continued strong operating results,” said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, president and chief executive officer. “While this quarter laps the depths of COVID-19 in the prior year, our strong two-year trend indicates continued momentum in the fundamentals of our business.

“Initiatives we implemented last year, coupled with strong execution from employees and franchisees drove compounding same-store sales and store growth. We continued to capitalize on opportunities as consumers drove more in the second quarter,” Fitzpatrick added.

“Given our scale, the significant whitespace in this fragmented and needs-based industry, and our robust cash generation, our business model remains well-positioned to maximize long-term value for all of our stakeholders.”

Second Quarter Highlights
Revenue increased 123% versus the prior year, driven primarily by the acquisition of International Car Wash Group (“ICWG”) in the third quarter of 2020 as well as organic growth across all segments from positive same-store sales growth and net store growth.
Consolidated same-store sales increased 38.7% for the quarter and increased 19.1% on a two-year basis.
Same-store sales increased across all segments on both a one- and two-year basis.
The Company added 70 net new stores during the quarter.
The Company recorded net income in the second quarter of $35.2 million, an increase of 1051% versus the prior year.
Adjusted Net Income1 was $41.9 million, an increase of 233% versus the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA3 was $100.8 million, an increase of 152% versus the prior year.

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Second Quarter 2021 Key Performance Indicators by Segment
System-wide Sales (in millions)Store CountSame-Store Sales*Revenue
(in millions)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA4
(in millions)
Maintenance$321.2 1,48541.9 %$145.0 $44.6 
Car Wash122.1 97935.2 %123.9 43.1 
Paint, Collision & Glass597.6 1,65537.3 %50.6 21.9 
Platform Services117.5 20037.2 %44.8 17.6 
Corporate / OtherN/AN/AN/A10.5 
Total$1,158.3 4,31938.7 %$374.8 
*Car Wash will not be included in consolidated same-store sales until the one-year anniversary of the ICWG acquisition in the third quarter of 2021.

Capital and Liquidity
In May 2021, the Company closed on a new $300 million revolving credit facility. Borrowings under this facility, in conjunction with the variable funding note associated with the Company’s whole business securitization and cash on hand, will be utilized to fuel further growth and for general corporate purposes. From time-to-time, the Company expects to supplement liquidity with long-term borrowings under its whole business securitization structure.

The Company ended the second quarter with total liquidity of $468.2 million, which includes $147.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as well as $320.8 million of undrawn capacity on its revolving credit facilities.

Guidance
The Company has raised its guidance for fiscal year 2021 to account for the strong operating performance in the second quarter and an updated outlook for the remainder of the year. The following guidance reflects the Company’s current expectations for the fiscal year ending December 25, 2021:
Revenue of approximately $1.4 billion
Adjusted EBITDA3 of approximately $345 million
Adjusted Earnings per Share2 of approximately $0.83
Low double-digit same-store sales growth with positive same-store sales across all segments
Net Store Growth:
Maintenance: 80 to 90 stores; driven by roughly equal parts franchise and company-operated store growth;
Car Wash: 20 to 30 stores; driven by company-operated store growth; and
Paint, Collision & Glass: 60 to 70 stores; driven by franchise store growth.




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Conference Call
Driven Brands will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2021 results today, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 9:00am ET. The call will be available by webcast and can be accessed by visiting Driven Brands’ Investor Relations website at investors.drivenbrands.com. A replay of the call will be available until October 26, 2021.

About Driven Brands
Driven Brands™, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in     
North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including
paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. Driven Brands is the
parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service businesses including     
Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, and
CARSTAR®. Driven Brands has more than 4,300 locations across 15 countries, and services
over 50 million vehicles annually. Driven Brands’ network generates more than $1 billion in
revenue from more than $3 billion in system-wide sales.


Contacts
Shareholder/Analyst inquiries:
Rachel Webb
rachel.webb@drivenbrands.com
(704) 644-8125
Media inquiries:
Media
media@drivenbrands.com
(704) 644-8129


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Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release 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 press release, 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.

Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures presented in this release in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release, including Adjusted Net Income1, Adjusted Earnings Per Share2, and Adjusted EBITDA3. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful because they enable management, investors, and others to assess the operating performance of the Company and its segments. Please refer to the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information tables located in the financial supplement in this release.
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This release includes forward-looking guidance for certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted Earnings Per Share2 and Adjusted EBITDA3. These measures will differ from net income, determined in accordance with GAAP, in ways similar to those described in the reconciliations at the end of this release. We do not provide guidance for net income, determined in accordance with GAAP, or a reconciliation of guidance for Adjusted EBITDA3 to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because the Company is not able to predict with reasonable certainty the amount or nature of all items that will be included in net income.


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1 “Adjusted Net Income” is calculated by eliminating from net income the adjustments described for Adjusted EBITDA, amortization related to acquired intangible assets and the tax effect of the adjustments. Please refer to Non-GAAP reconciliation tables located in the financial supplement in this release.
2 “Adjusted Earnings Per Share” represents Adjusted Net Income divided by weighted average shares (basic and diluted). Please refer to Non-GAAP reconciliation tables located in the financial supplement in this release.
3 “Adjusted EBITDA” represents earnings before interest expense, 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. Please refer to Non-GAAP reconciliation tables located in the financial supplement in this release.
4 “Segment Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as Adjusted EBITDA with a further adjustment for store opening costs. Corporate & Other costs are not allocated across segments. 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. Please refer to reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA located in the financial supplement in this release.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
Revenue:
Franchise royalties and fees$37,873 $28,282 $68,287 $57,694 
Company-operated store sales206,198 87,660 390,053 182,551 
Independently-operated store sales56,379 — 112,542 — 
Advertising contributions19,648 12,619 36,903 27,502 
Supply and other revenue54,730 39,262 96,462 80,183 
Total revenue374,828 167,823 704,247 347,930 
Operating expenses:
Company-operated store expenses123,820 53,373 236,575 116,665 
Independently-operated store expenses30,792 — 61,900 — 
Advertising expenses19,648 12,619 36,903 27,502 
Supply and other expenses29,598 21,295 52,087 44,354 
Selling, general and administrative expenses77,935 45,456 146,984 96,521 
Acquisition costs389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Store opening costs405 627 694 1,802 
Depreciation and amortization26,423 8,636 50,275 16,435 
Asset impairment charges2,178 3,499 3,431 6,411 
Total operating expenses311,188 146,521 590,887 310,901 
Operating income63,640 21,302 113,360 37,029 
Other expenses, net:
Interest expense, net16,612 17,863 34,702 35,379 
(Gain) / loss on foreign currency transactions, net(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Loss on debt extinguishment78 — 45,576 — 
Total other expenses, net11,461 16,669 85,560 37,664 
Net income (loss) before taxes52,179 4,633 27,800 (635)
Income tax expense17,011 1,542 12,565 221 
Net income (loss)$35,168 $3,091 $15,235 $(856)
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests$(36)$33 $(30)$(66)
Net income (loss) attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$35,204 $3,058 $15,265 $(790)
Earnings (loss) per share(1):
Basic$0.21 $0.03 $0.09 $(0.01)
Diluted$0.21 $0.03 $0.09 $(0.01)
Weighted average shares outstanding(1):
Basic162,626 88,990 158,727 88,990 
Diluted166,512 88,990 162,271 88,990 
(1) Share and per share amounts for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020 have been adjusted to reflect an implied 88,990-for-one stock split that became effective on January 14, 2021.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)June 26, 2021December 26, 2020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$147,257 $172,611 
Restricted cash 159 15,827 
Accounts and notes receivable, net106,846 84,805 
Inventory41,899 43,039 
Prepaid and other assets43,990 25,070 
Income tax receivable1,038 3,055 
Advertising fund assets, restricted40,084 29,276 
Assets held for sale990 — 
Total current assets382,263 373,683 
Notes receivable, net3,594 3,828 
Property and equipment, net922,370 827,392 
Operating lease right-of-use assets906,066 884,927 
Deferred commissions9,508 8,661 
Intangibles, net827,357 829,308 
Goodwill1,768,244 1,727,351 
Total assets$4,819,402 $4,655,150 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$79,238 $67,802 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities198,939 190,867 
Income taxes payable3,644 3,513 
Current portion of long-term debt17,793 22,988 
Advertising fund liabilities32,047 20,276 
Total current liabilities331,661 305,446 
Long-term debt, net1,503,957 2,102,219 
Deferred tax liability253,507 249,043 
Operating lease liabilities844,809 818,001 
Income tax receivable liability155,970 — 
Deferred revenue23,837 20,757 
Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities33,719 53,324 
Total liabilities3,147,460 3,548,790 
Common stock1,674 565 
Additional paid-in capital1,603,095 1,055,172 
Retained earnings 47,240 31,975 
Accumulated other comprehensive income18,854 16,528 
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.1,670,863 1,104,240 
Non-controlling interests1,079 2,120 
Total shareholders' equity1,671,942 1,106,360 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$4,819,402 $4,655,150 
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Six months ended
(in thousands)June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
Net income$15,235 $(856)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization50,275 16,435 
Noncash lease cost37,990 17,412 
Gain on foreign denominated transactions5,707 2,285 
Bad debt expense1,739 4,351 
Asset impairment costs3,431 6,411 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discounts3,619 2,573 
Loss on derivatives not designed as hedges(425)— 
Benefit (provision) for deferred income taxes4,742 (1,471)
Loss on extinguishment of debt45,576 — 
Other, net1,375 1,342 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable, net(24,174)(26,134)
Inventory(396)(577)
Prepaid and other assets(20,885)(9,643)
Advertising fund assets and liabilities, restricted12,548 4,165 
Deferred commissions(809)(1,614)
Deferred revenue2,994 (2,780)
Accounts payable3,860 11,686 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities9,707 301 
Income tax receivable3,665 4,051 
Operating lease liabilities(31,034)(14,427)
Cash provided by operating activities124,740 13,510 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(47,274)(24,708)
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(204,556)(28,490)
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions49,166 — 
Proceeds from sale of company-operated stores5,775 — 
Cash used in investing activities(196,889)(53,198)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions— (1,783)
Payment of debt extinguishment and issuance costs(2,408)(2,421)
Repayment of long-term debt(712,649)(12,809)
Repayments of revolving lines of credit and short-term debt(152,800)— 
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and short-term debt213,800 79,501 
Repayment of principal portion of finance lease liability(1,127)(282)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts661,500 — 
Net proceeds from underwriters' exercise of over-allotment option99,225 — 
Repurchases of common stock(43,040)— 
Payment for termination of interest rate swaps(21,826)— 
Other, net152 — 
Cash provided by financing activities40,827 62,206 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash1,374 (337)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted(29,948)22,181 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period172,611 34,935 
Cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period19,369 23,091 
Restricted cash, beginning of period15,827 — 
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 period147,257 67,617 
Cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period30,882 12,590 
Restricted cash, end of period159 — 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and cash included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period$178,298 $80,207 
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

Adjusted Net Income/Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
Net income (loss)$35,168 $3,091 $15,235 $(856)
Acquisition related costs(a)
389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
2,522 509 2,553 1,764 
Sponsor management fees(c)
— 539 — 1,079 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
3,358 1,787 5,843 2,639 
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
1,028 791 2,011 690 
Foreign currency transaction (gain) / loss, net(f)
(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Bad debt expense(g)
— 2,842 — 2,842 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(h)
3,478 2,560 2,692 6,880 
Loss on debt extinguishment(i)
78 — 45,576 — 
Amortization related to acquired intangible assets(j)
5,558 3,685 9,210 7,650 
Adjusted net income before tax impact of adjustments46,350 15,626 90,440 26,184 
Tax impact of adjustments(k)
(4,441)(2,995)(18,082)(6,622)
Adjusted net income41,909 12,631 72,358 19,562 
Net (loss) / income attributable to non-controlling interest(36)33 (30)(66)
Adjusted net income attributable to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.$41,945 $12,598 $72,388 $19,628 
Adjusted earnings per share(1)
     Basic(2)
$0.25 $0.14 $0.45 $0.22 
     Diluted(2)
$0.25 $0.14 $0.44 $0.22 
Weighted average shares outstanding(1)
     Basic162,626 88,990 158,727 88,990 
     Diluted166,512 88,990 162,271 88,990 
(1) 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.
(2) Adjusted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 26, 2021 is calculated under the two-class method. Under the two-class method, adjusted earnings per share is calculated using adjusted net income attributable to common shares, which is derived by reducing adjusted net income by the amount attributable to participating securities. Adjusted net income attributable to participating securities used in the basic earnings per share calculation was $0.9 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended June 26, 2021, respectively, and adjusted net income attributable to participating securities used in the diluted earnings per share calculation was $0.8 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended June 26, 2021, respectively.

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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Adjusted EBITDA
Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
Net income (loss)35,168 $3,091 $15,235 $(856)
Income tax expense17,011 1,542 12,565 221 
Interest expense, net16,612 17,863 34,702 35,379 
Depreciation and amortization26,423 8,636 50,275 16,435 
EBITDA95,214 31,132 112,777 51,179 
Acquisition related costs(a)
389 1,016 2,038 1,211 
Non-core items and project costs, net(b)
2,522 509 2,553 1,764 
Sponsor management fees(c)
— 539 — 1,079 
Straight-line rent adjustment(d)
3,358 1,787 5,843 2,639 
Equity-based compensation expense(e)
1,028 791 2,011 690 
Foreign currency transaction (gain)/loss, net(f)
(5,229)(1,194)5,282 2,285 
Bad debt expense(g)
— 2,842 — 2,842 
Asset impairment and closed store expenses(h)
3,478 2,560 2,692 6,880 
Loss on debt extinguishment(i)
78 — 45,576 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$100,838 $39,982 $178,772 $70,569 

a.Consists of acquisition costs as reflected within the consolidated statement 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 U.S. 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, (ii) wage subsidies received directly attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and (iii) 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 U.S. GAAP exceeds or is less than our cash rent payments.
e.Represents non-cash equity-based compensation expense.
f.Represents foreign currency transaction gains/losses, net that primarily related to the remeasurement of our intercompany loans. For the six months ended June 26, 2021, these losses are 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.
i.Represents the write-off of debt issuance costs associated with early termination of debt.
j.Consists of amortization related to acquired intangible assets as reflected within depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of operations.
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 tax assets. 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.
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DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED EBITDA AND SEGMENT ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)

Three months endedSix months ended
(in thousands)June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
June 26,
2021
June 27,
2020
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
Maintenance$44,561 $26,339 $85,001 $47,805 
Car Wash43,069 — 77,224 — 
Paint, Collision & Glass21,856 11,011 39,495 26,888 
Platform Services17,602 15,969 28,610 23,434 
Corporate and other(25,845)(12,710)(50,864)(25,756)
Store opening costs(405)(627)(694)(1,802)
     Adjusted EBITDA$100,838 $39,982 $178,772 $70,569 
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