Franchise overview by FranRelay
Meineke centers provide automotive maintenance and repair, including exhaust and brake work. Franchisees run a repair shop with approved equipment, trained employees, and brand operating systems.
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Investment and fees
Upfront investment
$224,898 – $1,200,818
Leased site: low end assumes 3,400 sq. ft., 5 bays; high end, 7,000 sq. ft., 6 bays. Over 6 bays costs more. Includes franchise fee, opening ads and 3 months of funds, usually excluding owner salary. Excludes real estate purchase and building construction; more funds may be needed.
$45,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
Due at signing, nonrefundable. Conversions of shops offering core services for 12+ months pay $20,000. New second centers pay $22,500; third and later centers pay $20,000, under a new development agreement or for existing franchisees in good standing. Discounts cannot be combined.
Selected fees
Lower category rates require proper reporting through approved systems; otherwise, 7% applies. Unauthorized services are charged 7%; unreported services, 8%. For a new center that has never operated, minimum royalties start 6 months after opening. Conditional incentives may reduce royalties.
First 12 weeks: greater of 8% of Gross Revenues or $250/week. Eligible Version 2 signers pay 6% for 12 months from the addendum, then 5.5% or 6% by annual tier while eligible; 1.5% categories are unchanged. Separate local ads of 2% of Gross Revenues are recommended, except where extra directory contributions apply. Ads need written approval. You cannot maintain your own center website.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
The center needs an on-site manager; hiring one does not remove owner participation or training obligations.
Free consultation
Talk through your opening budget, ownership role, and whether a single center or development commitment fits your plans.
Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
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Meineke Franchisor SPV LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: June 20, 2025, as amended December 29, 2025.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.