Neal Aronson
Chairman at DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.
Profile
Neal K. Aronson is an entrepreneur who founded U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc., Inspire Brands, Inc. and Roark Capital Group, Inc. Currently, he is Managing partner at Roark Capital Group, Inc. and Chairman of Driven Brands Holdings, Inc. (a subsidiary of Roark Capital Group, Inc.). Neal K. Aronson is also on the board of Inspire Brands, Inc. In the past Mr. Aronson was Chairman of Wingstop, Inc., General Partner for Acadia Partners LP, Principal at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., Chief Financial Officer for U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. and Principal at Odyssey Partners LP. He received an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University.
Neal Aronson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. | Chairman | 07/01/2021 |
Roark Capital Group, Inc.
 Roark Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Founder | 01/01/2001 |
Inspire Brands, Inc.
 Inspire Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mavericks, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurant brands. It provides franchise support including restaurant development planning, design and construction, operations training, marketing and branding, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Neal K. Aronson and Paul J. Brown in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Founder | 01/01/2018 |
| Driven Equity LLC | General Counsel | - |
Roark Capital Management LLC
 Roark Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Management LLC provides mortgage investment services. The company was founded in 2004 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Founder | 01/01/2001 |
Driven Brands, Inc.
 Driven Brands, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Driven Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive services. The firm offers preventative and routine maintenance, comprehensive auto body work, collision repair, cosmetics services, platform services, and carwash. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Chairman | 01/12/2020 |
Former positions of Neal Aronson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WINGSTOP INC. | Chairman | 14/03/2017 |
U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.
 U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It franchises economy, mid-range and upper-end hotels in Argentina, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines and the US. The company's brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites and Best Inns & Best Suites. U.S. Franchise Systems was founded by Michael A. Leven in August, 1995 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Founder | 31/12/2000 |
| Driven Investor LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Neal Aronson
| Lehigh University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| WINGSTOP INC. | Consumer Services |
| DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Odyssey Partners LP
 Odyssey Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Odyssey Partners LP is a private investment partnership. The company was founded by Jack Nash and Leon Levy in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.
U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It franchises economy, mid-range and upper-end hotels in Argentina, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines and the US. The company's brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites and Best Inns & Best Suites. U.S. Franchise Systems was founded by Michael A. Leven in August, 1995 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
Acadia Partners LP
 Acadia Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Acadia Partners LP provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Fort Worth, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Glenn Russell August. | Finance |
Driven Brands, Inc.
Driven Brands, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Driven Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive services. The firm offers preventative and routine maintenance, comprehensive auto body work, collision repair, cosmetics services, platform services, and carwash. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Consumer Services |
| Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. | Process Industries |
Roark Capital Group, Inc.
Roark Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
Old Rosecliff, Inc.
 Old Rosecliff, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Old Rosecliff, Inc. is an investment banking firm. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Nuno Brandolini. | Finance |
Roark Capital Management LLC
Roark Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Management LLC provides mortgage investment services. The company was founded in 2004 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
| Driven Investor LLC | |
| Driven Equity LLC | |
Inspire Brands, Inc.
Inspire Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mavericks, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurant brands. It provides franchise support including restaurant development planning, design and construction, operations training, marketing and branding, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Neal K. Aronson and Paul J. Brown in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
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