Meineke Car Care Centers
- Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc.
440 S. Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
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(866) 614-0479
/
(704) 444-8206
- (704) 377-9904 (Fax)
MEINEKE has been offering superior automotive repair services at discount prices for over 40 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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
975 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
975 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
886 |
90.9% |
In 46 States
|
| Canada |
45 |
4.6% |
In 5 Provinces
|
| International |
44 |
4.5% |
In 5 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
975 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Ontario |
40 |
| Alberta |
4 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador |
3 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a 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
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
| Other Marketing Support |
Yellow pages advertising, SEO/SEM program |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$250K |
| Cash Investment |
$110K |
| Total Investment |
$225-275K |
| Average Total Investment |
$250K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$30K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$30K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5-8% |
| Average Royalty |
6% |
| Advertising Fee |
8% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
6-10 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
8,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
15 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
15 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
45 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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