Driven Brands Faces Securities Fraud Class Actions

Investors may contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC to file lead plaintiff applications by May 8, 2026.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:30am

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Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NasdaqGS: DRVN) is facing multiple securities fraud class action lawsuits from investors who purchased the company's shares between May 3, 2023 and February 24, 2026. The lawsuits allege that the company failed to disclose material information during this period, violating federal securities laws. On February 25, 2026, Driven Brands disclosed that it had identified at least seven different categories of "material errors" in its consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, as well as in quarterly periods in 2025, and that such financial statements should not be relied upon and required restatement.

Why it matters

The disclosure of the erroneous financial statements and the need for restatement caused Driven Brands' stock price to decline by nearly 40%, from $16.61 on February 24, 2026 to $9.99 on February 25, 2026. This significant stock drop has led to multiple securities fraud class action lawsuits being filed against the company, which could result in substantial financial and reputational consequences.

The details

The first-filed case is Clark v. Driven Brands Holdings Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-01902. A subsequent case, City of Hollywood Police Officers' Retirement System v. Driven Brands Holdings Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00283, expanded the class period. Investors who purchased Driven Brands shares during the class period have until May 8, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in these lawsuits.

  • Driven Brands disclosed the material errors and need for restatement on February 25, 2026.
  • The deadline to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities fraud class actions is May 8, 2026.

The players

Driven Brands Holdings Inc.

A publicly traded company (NasdaqGS: DRVN) that is facing multiple securities fraud class action lawsuits related to erroneous financial statements.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

A boutique securities litigation law firm that is representing investors in the class action lawsuits against Driven Brands.

Charles C. Foti, Jr.

A former Attorney General of Louisiana and a partner at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC.

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What’s next

Investors who purchased Driven Brands shares between May 3, 2023 and February 24, 2026 have until May 8, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities fraud class action lawsuits.

The takeaway

The disclosure of material errors in Driven Brands' financial statements and the need for restatement has led to significant stock price declines and multiple securities fraud class action lawsuits. This highlights the importance of accurate and transparent financial reporting for publicly traded companies and the potential consequences of failing to do so.