# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001804745
**File Stem:** 0001804745-25-000097
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 11785
**Document Hash:** 0dca8ea685be4686319264000a04c51c
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001804745-25-000097.hdr.sgml**: 20251222

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001804745-25-000097

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251216

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251222

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251222

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Driven Brands Holdings Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001804745
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SERVICES & PARKING [7500]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 473595252
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1227

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39898
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251589507

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 440 S. CHURCH STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 704-377-8855

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 440 S. CHURCH STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 700
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28202

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RC Driven Holdings LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20200226

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**<u>_________________________________</u>**

 **FORM 8-K**

**<u>_________________________________</u>**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2025**

**Commission file number: 001-39898**

**<u>_________________________________</u>**

**Driven Brands Holdings Inc.**

**(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)**

**<u>_________________________________</u>**

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| **Delaware** |
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| **139898** |
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| **47-3595252** |
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| **440 South Church Street, Suite 700** |
| **Charlotte, North Carolina** |
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| **28202** |
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**(704) 377-8855** 

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

**<u>_________________________________</u>**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

□ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

□Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

□Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

□Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value |

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| **Trading Symbol** |
| DRVN |

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| **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| The Nasdaq Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. □

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**Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On December 22, 2025, Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors (the "Board") had elected Timothy Johnson to serve as an independent director, effective January 1, 2026. Upon his election, Mr. Johnson will also serve as a member of the Board's Audit Committee. Mr. Johnson is a financial, strategic, and operational leader with over three decades of experience with global retail brands and served as a public company Chief Financial Officer for more than a decade. The Board has determined that Mr. Johnson qualifies as an independent director and is an audit committee financial expert.

Mr. Johnson, 58, served as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Victoria's Secret & Co. from June 2021 through May 2025. In this role, he was responsible for financial reporting and controls, financial planning and analysis, risk management, internal audit, tax, investor relations, project management, and IT. Prior to Victoria's Secret, Mr. Johnson spent 19 years at Big Lots, Inc. in roles of increasing responsibility culminating in his service as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer from 2015 to 2019. He began his career at Coopers and Lybrand and at Limited Brands. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Miami University (Ohio).

Mr. Johnson will receive compensation as a non-employee director of the Company as described in the Company's 2025 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed April 10, 2025 (the "Proxy Statement").

In connection with his election to the Board, the Company will enter into an indemnification agreement with Mr. Johnson. A copy of the form of indemnification agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.13 to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed December 22, 2020 and is incorporated herein by reference. For a description of this indemnification agreement, see the Proxy Statement.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Johnson and any other person pursuant to which he is being appointed as a director of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Johnson and any other director or executive officer of the Company, and no transactions involving Mr. Johnson that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

The Company issued a press release announcing that the Board had appointed Mr. Johnson to serve on the Board. A copy of the press release announcing these elections is being furnished with this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Note: The information provided pursuant to Item 7.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 10.1 | <u>[Form of Indemnification Agreement by and among Driven Brands Holdings Inc. and each of its directors and executive officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Driven Brands Holdings Inc.s' Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed December 22, 2020).](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1804745/000119312520324705/d894111dex1013.htm)</u>  |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release dated December 22, 2025](johnsonappointmentannoun.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document |

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

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| | DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. | DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. |
| Date: December 22, 2025 | By: | /s/ Scott O'Melia |
|  | Name: | Scott O'Melia |
|  | Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Driven Brands Announces Appointment of Timothy Johnson to Board of Directors CHARLOTTE, N.C., (BUSINESS WIRE) December 22, 2025 -- Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) ("Driven Brands" or the "Company") today announced the election of Timothy Johnson as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Upon his election, Johnson will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee. "We're excited to expand our Board with the addition of Tim," said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Non- Executive Chair of the Board. "He brings leadership and financial expertise along with a strong understanding of today's competitive landscape that will provide valuable perspective as the Company continues to execute its strategic objectives." Johnson has over 30 years of executive experience in global retail and consumer companies. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Victoria's Secret until his retirement in May 2025, with oversight for financial reporting, controls, financial planning and analysis, risk management, internal audit, tax, investor relations, project management, and IT functions. "I am honored to join the Board at Driven Brands at a pivotal time as it continues to execute on its growth and cash strategy," said Johnson. "I look forward to partnering with management and fellow directors to help drive the organization forward." Earlier in his career, Johnson held executive leadership roles of increasing responsibility with Big Lots from 2000 to 2019, including as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, and various finance roles at Limited Brands from 1992-2000. Johnson began his career with the accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand. Johnson also serves on the boards of directors of Brinkers International and Dollar Tree Stores. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). 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 services, 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®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Prior to the completion of the IMO transaction, Driven Brands has approximately 4,900 locations across the United States and 13 other countries, and services tens of millions of vehicles annually. Driven Brands' network generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue from approximately $6.3 billion in system-wide sales.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contacts Shareholder/Analyst inquiries: Steve Alexander stephen.alexander@drivenbrands.com (972) 467-6180 Media inquiries: Taylor Blanchard taylor.blanchard@drivenbrands.com (704) 644-8129

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