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Automotive · Repair

Meineke- Process-driven (e.g., engineers, military, law enforcement, sales, etc.) - Leadership, teambuilding, community-focused, service minded - Charitable, community leaders - P&L management, direct reports, team leadership, sales process knowledge

Semi-AbsenteeAbsenteeVetFranSBA Approved
Total Investment

$207K - $562K

Franchise Fee

$45K

Royalty

5%

Ad Fund

—

Term

—

Open Units

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Overview

About Meineke

- Process-driven (e.g., engineers, military, law enforcement, sales, etc.) - Leadership, teambuilding, community-focused, service minded - Charitable, community leaders - P&L management, direct reports, team leadership, sales process knowledge

When you join the Meineke franchise network, you automatically inherit a recession-resistant business system with over 48 years of experience under its belt. No automotive experience is needed, as we offer knowledge and experience on business plans, management techniques and repair best practices – everything you need to become a successful multi-unit Meineke owner. **Immediate Brand Name Recognition** 7 out of 10 Americans know our brand and we have more than 1 million members enrolled in our customer loyalty program. **Economies of Scale** Increased marketing and purchasing power backed by our holistic marketing playbook. **Data Driven Business Playbook** Using statistics to drive top line sales and corporate coaching to drive and enable multi-unit ownership. **Sophisticated Multi-Unit Program** We help our owners expand and grow via our cloud-based management dashboards that allow our owners to manage locations without being present. This is a manage the manger model and a highly scalable business model. **Advanced Acquisition Model** Our team can help Franchisees identify, validate, and convert independent existing automotive shops into Meineke Franchise locations.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

- Process-driven (e.g.engineersmilitarylaw enforcementsalesetc.) - Leadershipteambuildingcommunity-focusedservice minded - Charitablecommunity leaders - P&L managementdirect reportsteam leadershipsales process knowledge
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$45K
Royalty5%
Total investment$207K - $562K
Liquid capital required$125K
Net worth requirement$500K
Year founded1972
Year began franchising1972
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableFlorida, Maryland, South Carolina, California, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, District of Columbia, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
UnavailableArizona, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1972
Franchising since
1972
Brand family
Driven Brands
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$125K min
Net worth
$500K min
Owner-op required?
No
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