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Meineke Car Care Centers
MEINEKE has been offering superior automotive repair services at discount prices for over 30 years. We are a nationally-recognized brand with a proven system. Brand recognition, comprehensive training and on-going technical and operational support are some of the benefits enjoyed by MEINEKE franchisees.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1972
Franchising Since:
1972
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
948
98.1%
Company-Owned Units:
18
1.9%
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Total Operating Units:
966
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
867
91.8%
In 27 States
Canada:
34
3.6%
In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:
43
4.6%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
944
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Ontario
19
2. Alberta
6
3. British Columbia
3
Registered in Following Registration States:
Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$60-75K
Total Investment:
$125-398K
Average Total Investment:
$262K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
9%
Average Royalty:
9%
Advertising Fee:
8%
Average Number of Employees:
6-10 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
8,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
110
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
