Here are the important details you need to know about the Meineke franchise opportunity.

No. In fact, most do not. Our franchisees come from diverse professional backgrounds, which is what makes our brand so unique. Meineke provides a first class, two and a half week training program that teaches the skills needed to run a successful automotive franchise.

The total estimated initial investment for a leased Meineke location ranges from $123,121 to $572,411.94. However, the type of opening and how many auto franchise centers you are opening will determine the amount of cash required for funding.

Typically, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans require a 30% cash injection. Rest assured, there are a variety of financial opportunities and considerations that may be available to you. Assuming that you have approvable credit, Meineke will provide you with a finance manager who will assist you in the loan/lending process.

For the qualified franchisee candidate, this is opportunity is absolutely available. Meineke offers incredible incentives for those individuals who are looking to be a Multi Shop Operator.

Meineke has both in-house and field-based employees, as well as a network of real estate brokers, who assist franchisees in real estate selection and the development process of their automotive franchise.

Unlike our competition, Meineke provides exclusive car repair business territory protections. This means when you are granted a specific location, no franchise will infringe on your territory.

Meineke is a one-stop, automotive franchise shop that offers a wide variety of services to customers. Through constant research of car care products and the car repair market, Meineke assists franchisees in maximizing earning potential through service, repair and products.

Meineke offers a comprehensive advertising and marketing program. With a multi-million dollar advertising fund, Meineke arranges for national and local television placements, local search marketing and local print ads.

Additionally, Meineke provides direct mailings to all existing customers on a monthly basis. This is made available to franchisees by the contributions made to the Meineke Advertising Fund (MAF). Meineke has the in-house capability to assist with any creative work needed at no additional charge to our franchise owners.

Additionally, Meineke has an extensive Dealer Access website that contains the automotive franchise’s operations manual, an interactive forum and up-to-date, informative publications.

Recently, an online business-planning tool has also been added to help franchisees understand weaknesses in financial or operational performance through benchmarking and provides specific action plans to remedy those weaknesses.

Store sales vary by location and size. Please see Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document for additional information about financial performance of our stores.

No. Meineke affords you the opportunity to purchase inventory from a variety of approved suppliers, which can provide you with significant purchasing advantages.

Please click here and fill out our franchise application and to speak to a franchise representative.

The Meineke system affords its franchisees the opportunity to be their own boss in an auto parts franchise they own. The Meineke business gives its franchisees the opportunity to build their business around their personal lives, with little to no outside travel necessary. We want you to have leisure time to spend with your family and friends. Because you will be the boss in your own business, you have the opportunity of building equity, which can pave the way for financial freedom.

Call our toll-free number 888-834-4643 to speak with a representative or click here to submit an online application. A representative from our Franchise Development Team will contact you to begin your journey toward auto service franchise success.