Meineke Car Care Centers
Meineke Car Care Centers 128 S. Tryon St., # 900
Charlotte, NC 28202-5001
800#: (800) 275-5200 Tel: (704) 377-8855 Fax: (704) 372-4826
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ownameineke.com
Contact: Ms. Sammy DiBenedetto, Franchise Devel. Coordinator
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
Established: 1972
First Franchise: 1973
Franchise Units: 873
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 875
Distribution:
U.S. -- 839;
Canada -- 18;
International -- 18
-North America -- Operations in 49 States, 5 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 69 in NY, 57 in PA, 56 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 69
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 4 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,880-3,880 SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $60K
Total Investment: $190-352K
Average Total Investment: $271.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 3-7%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 8%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association: CFA MEMBER
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 110
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 4 Weeks Charlotte, NC.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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