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At a Glance
Products & Services: Exhaust systems, shocks, brakes, struts, oil changes
Number of Locations: 955
Total Investment: $187.59K - 336.88K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1972
Private Owned
About Meineke Car Care Centers
Sam Meineke began with a single store in Houston in 1972. The company has since become a subsidiary of Part Industry Corp. and part of a British-owned, multifaceted group that supplies automotive and agricultural components and systems.The initial concept of providing quality exhaust service at discount prices has expanded to include complete brake service, oil and lube service, front-end alignment, shock and strut service and Catalytic converters.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 863 | 34 | 43 | 15 |
| 2010 | 860 | 32 | 27 | 9 |
| 2009 | 780 | 29 | 37 | 7 |
| 2008 | 849 | 27 | 44 | 11 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $187,589 - $336,877
Franchise Fee: $15,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
35% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 4 days+ annually. Ongoing technical hotline, online courses available
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Yellow Pages