Driven Brands Faces Expanded Securities Lawsuit Amid Pending Restatements

Investors allege company misled them about financial health and internal controls

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:57pm by

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A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) and its executives, expanding the initial class period to include investors who purchased the company's common stock between May 3, 2023 and February 24, 2026. The lawsuit alleges Driven Brands misled investors about its financial health by issuing misstated financial statements, which the company later admitted required restatement due to improper accounting.

Why it matters

The Driven Brands case highlights the importance of financial transparency and effective internal controls for publicly traded companies. Investors rely on accurate financial reporting to make informed decisions, and any issues with a company's accounting practices can have significant consequences, as seen in the steep drop in Driven Brands' stock price following its restatement announcement.

The details

The initial and related case follow Driven Brands' February 25 and February 26, 2026 announcements that investors should no longer rely on previously filed financial statements which required restatement and that the company would not timely file its annual report for the year ended December 27, 2025, respectively. As a result, investors saw the price of Driven Brands shares drop by 33% over three trading days, wiping out over $900 million of the company's market capitalization.

  • On February 25, 2026, Driven Brands admitted its previously filed financial statements were materially misstated and would require restatement.
  • On February 26, 2026, Driven Brands announced it would not timely file its annual report for the year ended December 27, 2025 due to the pending restatements and revealed its internal control over financial reporting was not effective and materially weak.

The players

Driven Brands Holdings Inc.

A NASDAQ-listed automotive services company that provides maintenance, repair, and other services through its network of franchised and company-owned locations.

Hagens Berman

A global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm representing investors, whistleblowers, workers, and consumers in cases involving corporate wrongdoing.

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What they’re saying

“The Driven Brands case alleges a fundamental failure of corporate oversight and financial transparency.”

— Reed Kathrein, Hagens Berman partner

What’s next

Hagens Berman continues to investigate the legal claims that Driven Brands violated the federal securities laws and encourages investors with substantial losses to submit their losses before the May 8, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of accurate financial reporting and effective internal controls for publicly traded companies. Investors rely on transparency, and any issues with a company's accounting practices can have significant consequences, as seen in the steep drop in Driven Brands' stock price.