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Meineke Car Care Centers
Full-service automotive maintenance and repairs
Careful not to exhaust its options, Meineke Car Care Centers (formerly Meineke Discount Mufflers) is thinking outside the muffler. Through some 900 franchised stores in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, Meineke repairs brakes, aligns wheels, installs tires, and provides oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance, among other services. From the company Web site, customers can play online games, purchase merchandise, print coupons, and learn about vehicle maintenance and safety. Sam Meineke founded the company in Houston in 1972. Its parent company, Meineke Holding Co., changed its name to Driven Brands in June 2006.
2011 AllStar Rank: 97
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
86
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Meineke Car Care Centers
128 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
800-275-5200
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1972 |
| Franchising since | 1972 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 3 - 5 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 16% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 868 | 72 | 13 |
| 2010 | 863 | 65 | 17 |
| 2009 | 856 | 71 | 11 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Asia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, South America
Costs
| Total Investment | $167,214 - $398,243 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 3% - 7% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $150,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Management experience
Sales background
High-energy individuals
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor has an in-house finance coordinator who helps franchisees obtain financing from third-party lenders
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
86
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Meineke Car Care Centers
128 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
800-275-5200
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Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc.
Careful not to exhaust its options, Meineke Car Care Centers (formerly Meineke Discount Mufflers) is thinking outside the muffler. Through some 900 franchised stores in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, Meineke repairs brakes, aligns wheels, installs tires, and provides oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance, among other services.
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 105 |
| Executives: | Kenneth D. (Ken) Walker, President and CEOMike Carlet, CFOMark Street, VP Franchise Development |
| Sales: | $7,400,000 |
| Industries: | Automotive Service & Collision Repair |
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| Top Competitors: | GoodyearPep BoysWal-Mart |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
86
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Meineke Car Care Centers
128 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
800-275-5200
