Meet the 2026 summer interns at Driven Brands
In honor of Intern Appreciation Day, Driven Brands shines the spotlight on our team of summer interns.
In honor of Intern Appreciation Day, we are shining the spotlight on this exceptional group of talented professionals who stepped up, brought fresh perspectives, and showcased true pride in performance across our portfolio of brands.
From tackling complex data to taking full ownership of high-impact projects, these rising leaders embody what it means to go the distance.
Get to know our 2026 Driven Brands interns a little better.
Sarah Grace Beauchemin, marketing and communications (Collision group)
Currently attending: UNC Chapel Hill, studying Advertising and Public Relations Go-to road trip snack: Goldfish and sour patch fruit mix Biggest learning moment from the internship: Figuring out how to juggle multiple tasks at one time to create quality work when it was needed. Being in charge of multiple long-term projects at once, while also managing ad hoc requests daily, taught me a lot about time management and the soft skills needed to be successful.
“Owning it” in practice
Recognizing an opportunity to maximize resources, Sarah took the initiative to rethink social media strategy. By pairing AI Engine Optimization (AEO) with article creation and social copy, they developed a streamlined approach to boost brand visibility, drive site traffic, and increase ROI across channels.
“Connecting article posts optimized for AI to our social posts would increase our ROI on the posts and help search engines have our brands pop-up more to hopefully increase traction to our websites,” she explained.
AJ Caterino, strategy and operations (Take 5 Oil Change)
Currently attending: N.C. State, studying business analytics and accounting
Go-to road trip snack: Trail mix with a blue Gatorade
Biggest learning moment from the internship: The importance of being agile in thinking. Driven Brands is a massive company, and since everything moves fast in the automotive industry, its employees must adapt to the speed. Employees from every department are required to pivot quickly from task to task while being aware of what other teams are working on. This skill is something that I hadn't considered, but I believe mastering it gives me a competitive advantage.
“Owning it” in practice
For AJ, “owning it” was the Driven value that resonated the most with him, and it was something he kept in mind throughout the course of the internship from taking notes on a call to building a presentation to represent the entire team.
“I strive to carry this mindset with me throughout my career because it keeps me accountable and performing at a level that I take pride in,” AJ said.
Michael Duff, operations (Maaco)
Currently attending: UNC Chapel Hill, studying economics and management Go-to road trip snacks: Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos, Mike and Ikes, and a Blue Powerade Biggest learning moment from the internship: Realizing that data alone doesn't drive improvement. Action does. Having the right metrics is important, but translating those metrics into clear, actionable recommendations is what helps people make better decisions and improve performance.
“Owning it” in practice
Michael took full ownership of his internship from the start.
“When I encountered challenges, I proactively sought feedback, worked through problems, and continuously refined the tool to ensure it delivered meaningful results,” he said. “Rather than settling for a basic solution, I stayed committed to creating something that would have a lasting impact.
Nicholas Romanoff, procurement
Currently attending: Lehigh University, studying economics and finance
Go-to road trip snacks: Milkshakes
Biggest learning moment from the internship: Unlike at school, success in the workplace is ambiguous; you must find your own way to make an impact.
“Owning it” in practice
In the internship, Nicholas had the opportunity to work with and learn from a wide range of people with varying expertise. It was these encounters that pushed him to “own it.”
“Practicing that value meant taking on challenging or unfamiliar tasks and utilizing my resources to develop solutions,” he said.
Chloe Sautter, procurement
Currently attending: University of South Carolina, studying international business; op operations and supply chain management
Go-to road trip snacks: Pringles and Milk Duds
Biggest learning moment from the internship: Realizing how much strategy goes into procurement beyond simply negotiating price. Through sourcing projects, vendor evaluations, and contract discussions, I learned how procurement balances cost, risk, supplier capabilities, stakeholder needs, and long-term business objectives to drive value for the organization. This internship gave me a new appreciation for how cross-functional collaboration impacts major business decisions.
“Owning it” in practice
Chloe practiced "owning it" by taking responsibility for projects from start to finish. Whether coordinating vendor communications, managing NDA execution, creating procurement documents, tracking proposal submissions, or validating supplier rebate programs, she proactively followed up on details, solved problems independently, and ensured deliverables stayed on track.
“I've learned that owning the outcome means not waiting to be asked but taking initiative and being accountable for results,” Chloe said.
Hadley Hunt, marketing (Take 5 Oil Change)
Currently attending: Liberty University, studying integrated communication
Go-to road trip snacks: Chex Mix and Swedish Fish
Biggest learning moment from the internship: Seeing firsthand how interconnected every area of marketing is. I learned how public relations, communications, influencer partnerships, analytics, and social media all work together to support a brand's goal. Seeing these pieces come together gave me a much deeper understanding of marketing as a whole.
“Owning it” in practice
When a team member went on maternity leave, Hadley stepped up to take on critical public relations and communications responsibilities. Pushing beyond her comfort zone, she applied her classroom training to real-world scenarios.
“I took ownership by ensuring projects move forward while learning new aspects of the business,” she recalled. “It was a great opportunity to grow professionally, be proactive, and contribute wherever the team needed support.”
Reagan Bell, fleet strategy and operations (Take 5 Oil Change)
Currently attending: University of Tennessee-Knoxville, studying finance with a collateral in international business
Go-to road trip snacks: Diet Coke and sour gummy worms
Biggest learning moment from the internship: Embracing rejection and using every “no” as an opportunity to improve my communication. Not every phone call resulted in a new fleet account, but each conversation taught me a better way to correct my approach, become more confident in my conversations, and better address customer concerns.
“Owning it” in practice
To drive growth and better understand customer retention, Reagan proactively reached out to 100 inactive fleet accounts. Her initiative uncovered critical trends behind account inactivity, providing actionable insights to help strengthen future fleet performance and boost customer loyalty.
“Calling these accounts helped me better understand why they had stopped using Take 5,” she explained. “With this, I was able to identify the common trends and provide insights that can help improve customer retention.”