Cal Everett

Cal Everett serves as the VP Legal - Assistant General Counsel at Driven Brands Inc., focusing on franchising, litigation, and employment issues for the company's diverse portfolio of automotive aftermarket brands. Previously, Cal held several legal roles at Hooters of America, culminating in the position of General Counsel, where oversight included Legal, Risk Management, and Human Resources for a global network of over 400 units. Additional experience includes corporate counsel at Ideal Image, managing compliance with employment laws and healthcare regulations, as well as law clerk roles at the EEOC and the US District Court for the Medical District of Florida. Cal earned a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Florida.