Editorial

Learn more about the automotive industry leader!

Make an investment in your future with a Meineke franchise. A name that's recognized by over 85% o all vehicle owners. Meineke has been a stable presence in the market for 30 years and a proven business system for nearly 900 franchisees. Learn more about an opportunity that makes good business sense.

Why Should You Choose the Auto Repair Field?

The automotive aftermarket is huge! Annual sales in North America are nearly $193 BILLION dollars... and growing!

Even though new car sales are strong, the average age of our vehicles continues to increase. That means we're keeping our cars longer and that increases the opportunities for professional repair and maintenance facilities.

Opportunities for specialty repair shops keep getting better! Traditional service stations (the ones that had repair bays as well as gas pumps) are disappearing. As their numbers steadily drop, the number of service bays drop even faster. There are 5,500 fewer service bays today than in 1995 ... and that number is forecast to continue its precipitous downward trend.

How Meineke Began

In 1972 in Houston, Texas, Sam Meineke began with only one store and a single product line. He also started with a simple concept: He would provide quality products and workmanship at a fair price and fix folks' vehicles correctly, the first time. Today, still based on Sam's ideals, Meineke is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in North America .

Presently there are approximately 900 Meineke Franchises throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Guatemala, Venezuela and the Caribbean, with plans to keep international expansion going strong. Recognized as the largest discount automotive franchise, Meineke franchises have serviced more than 50,000,000 vehicles since starting out in 1972.

Why Meineke?

Franchisee, Henry Holtgard notes, “It's a Franchise with great name recognition and a proven way of doing business updated and refined during 30 years of franchising.”

“It’s a franchise with great name recognition and a proven way of doing business updated and refined during 30 years of franchising.”

As a Meineke franchisee, you will have the power of the well known and respected Meineke name and a reputation for discount pricing. In addition, you will be able to draw upon the tools, training, marketing and advertising programs that can transform an opportunity into a rewarding and successful future. For qualified individuals, there is a great opportunity awaiting you!

What Type of Advertising will Meineke do for me?

Unlike most franchise systems Meineke offers a comprehensive advertising program that features a nationally recognized spokesperson. The program covers National Television, Internet Advertising, complete Yellow Pages, all creative materials, and in-depth local marketing and advertising programs. Meineke is the 13th largest Yellow Pages advertiser in the nation.

Does Meineke provide its franchisees with a protected territory?

One of the provisions in Meineke’s Franchise Trade Agreement guarantees that no other shop will be placed within 2 miles of your shops location. In addition you will have the 1st right to purchase the license for any location within 3 miles of your shop.

Does Meineke provide its franchisees with a protected territory?

Meineke's site location resources are available to assist you in your site selection. Access to a network of Real Estate developers and brokers is also available to provide individual assistance.

What if I don’t know anything about cars?

Meineke University offers a four-week training program in Charlotte , NC , that will teach you necessary management and technical skills. Franchisees Joe and Michelle Bajjani, who didn’t have a lot of experience said that, “Meineke’s training program is great for people like us. Our background really had nothing to do with automotive. The four week school with Meineke really prepared us to get started with the business and be successful.”

Will Meineke help me find a location?

Meineke provides site location assistance that includes in-depth market analysis using the most up-to-date technology and current real estate listings.