Automotive

Meineke franchise

Automotive maintenance and repair centers.

Opening investment: $224,898–$1,200,818
Average annual revenue: $971,221
Worldwide locations: More than 700

Opening costs and fees

$224,898–$1,200,818

Opening costs vary by format, location and lease terms.

Leased center total investment: 2025 FDD: $224,898–$1,200,818 for a leased Meineke center, based on 5–6 repair bays. Buying real estate and constructing a suitable building are excluded; more than six bays costs more. This is a disclosed estimate, not a guaranteed total.Held 2025 FDD, amended 2025-12-29
Working capital and initial fee: The leased-center estimate includes $50,000–$75,000 for three months of additional funds and a $45,000 initial franchise fee. Working capital includes debt service but does not usually include owner salary. The initial fee is nonrefundable; conditional discounts are separate.Held 2025 FDD, amended 2025-12-29
Royalty by service category: Royalty is the greater of a $20,800 annual minimum or category-based Gross Revenues charges: 7% exhaust, 5.5% specified engine/transmission and maintenance services, 4% batteries, 3% tires/inspections/towing and 5% other authorized services. Weekly payment uses a $400 minimum. Reporting exceptions and conditional incentives apply.Held 2025 FDD, amended 2025-12-29
Advertising contributions: The standard MAF contribution is 8% of Gross Revenues, with 1.5% for tires, towing and government-regulated inspections. A new center’s first 12 weeks use the greater of 8% or $250 weekly. Signed advertising addenda can reduce rates subject to continuing eligibility; 2% local advertising is recommended, with stated exceptions.Held 2025 FDD, amended 2025-12-29

Running the business

Manager and operating partner: A trained manager must devote substantially all business time to on-premises management. Meineke may require active participation by you or your Operating Partner. An entity’s Operating Partner must own and control at least 10% of equity and voting rights, complete training and have authority to bind the entity.Held 2025 FDD, amended 2025-12-29

Revenue and performance

$971,221

2024 · 549 qualifying centers · Revenue, not income

2024 revenue — qualifying established centers: 2024 average Gross Revenues were $971,221; median $913,607, for 549 franchised centers operating at least two full years, with at least five repair bays and full-year reporting. The period is December 31, 2023–December 28, 2024. These are revenues, not profit or owner income.2023-12-31 through 2024-12-28
Other financial samples and expense limits: Other Item19 tables use separate samples: Part B tracks quarters after opening for 75 qualifying new centers; Part C uses 91 centers that submitted profit-and-loss reports. Part C removes imputed owner payroll equal to 10.7% of revenues from labor costs. Its adjusted figures are not owner take-home income or a forecast for a new center.Held 2025 FDD, amended 2025-12-29

Revenue is sales before expenses, not owner income. Compare matching periods, formats and location samples.

Locations

Existing locations do not establish that a new territory is available. Confirm your market with the franchisor.

Sources and figure notes

Reporting periods and scope

Worldwide locations

More than 700 reported brand locations; undated official statement observed September 12, 2026. Geography and ownership split are not stated; no exact worldwide or U.S. count is established. Source period and population apply; no complete current FDD or profile certification.

Opening investment

2025 FDD: $224,898–$1,200,818 for a leased Meineke center, based on 5–6 repair bays. Buying real estate and constructing a suitable building are excluded; more than six bays costs more. This is a disclosed estimate, not a guaranteed total. The low estimate assumes 3,400 square feet and 5 bays; the high assumes 7,000 square feet and 6 bays. Conversion incentives and existing equipment may affect actual costs. Confirm site-specific costs and exclusions before assessing affordability. Human verification and current 2026 terms remain pending. The complete agreement and all state addenda have not been reviewed. Meineke amended 2025 main FDD; operating format and population as stated in this finding.

Average annual revenue

2024 average Gross Revenues were $971,221; median $913,607, for 549 franchised centers operating at least two full years, with at least five repair bays and full-year reporting. The period is December 31, 2023–December 28, 2024. These are revenues, not profit or owner income. The source excludes 51 centers under two years and 116 with fewer than five bays; 22 centers closed during the year are separately excluded. The 549 reporting centers operate in U.S. urban and suburban areas and average 21.6 years in operation. Their mean is not the mean for all 716 year-end centers. Franchisee reports are unaudited; individual results may differ. Human verification and current 2026 terms remain pending. The complete agreement and all state addenda have not been reviewed. Meineke amended 2025 main FDD; operating format and population as stated in this finding.

Research snapshot: . Sources and methodology

Compare independent startup vs. franchise economics

Compare Meineke’s franchise model against starting or buying an independent business in repair and parts (line-item CapEx, 0%-royalty owner SDE margins & SBA resale multiples):