CARSTAR Canada Celebrates $6M Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Milestone

HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- CARSTAR is proud to announce that it has exceeded $6 million raised in support of cystic fibrosis (CF) research, care, and advocacy, an achievement more than 25 years in the making.

CARSTAR's commitment to the CF community began in 1997, inspired by the diagnosis of a franchise partner's granddaughter. What started as a local initiative has since grown into a North America wide mission, supported by franchise partners, employees, customers, and communities across the continent.

From hosting "Soaps It Up!" car washes, golf tournaments, car shows, BBQs, charity walks, and garage sales to simply collecting donations in store, every initiative large or small has played a role in reaching this record-breaking milestone.

"Reaching this milestone reflects the true spirit of our organization. Our franchise partners, team members, and customers consistently step up with remarkable generosity and dedication," said Dave Foster, Senior Vice President Operations & Development, CARSTAR Canada. "Together, we're doing more than repairing vehicles, we're helping drive meaningful progress for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis."

"CARSTAR's unwavering commitment continues to make a profound difference for Canadians living with cystic fibrosis," said Kate White, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships at Cystic Fibrosis Canada. "Their long-standing support fuels innovative research, enhances access to world-class care, and drives advocacy that brings us closer to a future without CF."

Just this year alone CARSTAR raised over $390K, contributing significantly to the organization's ongoing support of CF programs across Canada.

"Seeing the dedication of our franchise partners, employees, and customers year after year is truly inspiring," said Oghogho Oteju, Senior Marketing Manager, CARSTAR Canada. "Surpassing the $6 million mark isn't just a number; it reflects the collective impact we can make when we come together. It motivates us to continue pushing boundaries in support of the CF community."

"Surpassing the $6 million mark isn't a finish line; it inspires us to push even further," Foster added. "We're proud to stand alongside our cystic fibrosis partners, and we remain committed to supporting the initiatives that bring hope and progress to the CF community."

For more information, visit CARSTAR.ca.

About CARSTAR 
CARSTAR is North America's largest franchise network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities with more than 700 locations in 35 states and 10 Canadian provinces. A part of the Driven Brands family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands, CARSTAR delivers national scale, premier vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes, and the industry's highest customer satisfaction ratings. CARSTAR has maintained its commitment to give back to the communities it serves through a variety of fundraising initiatives, including raising over $6 million for cystic fibrosis research, care, and advocacy across North America. CARSTAR is actively seeking new franchise partners and interested parties should contact 844-906-9764 or visit CARSTARfranchise.ca.

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 4,500 locations across 15 countries, and services over 50 million vehicles annually. Driven Brands' network generates more than $1.7 billion in annual revenue from more than $5.0 billion in system-wide sales.

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