Learn more about the automotive industry leader!
Make an investment in your future with a Meineke franchise. A name that's recognized by over 85% of all vehicle owners. Meineke has been a stable presence in the market for 30 years and a proven business system for nearly 900 franchisees. Learn more about an opportunity that makes good business sense.
Why Should You Choose the Auto Repair Field?
The automotive aftermarket is huge! Annual sales in North America are nearly $193 BILLION dollars... and growing!
We Americans not only have a love affair with our cars and trucks, we also need them! We use them to get to work, to church, on shopping trips, to drive the kids to school, to activities, family vacations and even for that Sunday afternoon drive (just to get out of the house).
And even though new car sales are strong, the average age of our vehicles continues to increase. That means we're keeping our cars longer and that increases the opportunities for professional repair and maintenance facilities.
Opportunities for specialty repair shops keep getting better! Traditional service stations (the ones that had repair bays as well as gas pumps) are disappearing. As their numbers steadily drop, the number of service bays drop even faster. There are 5,500 fewer service bays today than in 1995 ... and that number is forecast to continue its precipitous downward trend.
History of Meineke
In 1972 in Houston, Texas, Sam Meineke began with only one store and a single product line. He also started with a simple concept: He would provide quality products and workmanship at a fair price and fix folks' vehicles correctly, the first time. Today, still based on Sam's ideals, Meineke is one of the most recognized and trusted brands in North America.
Presently there are approximately 900 Meineke franchises throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela and the Caribbean, with plans to keep international expansion going strong. Recognized as the largest discount automotive franchise, Meineke franchises have serviced more than 50,000,000 vehicles since starting out in 1972.
When You Join Meineke Take Advantage of:
Brand Name - Meineke is one of the most recognized franchised brands in the automotive aftermarket.
Marketing & Advertising - A comprehensive advertising program that features a nationally recognized spokesperson. The program covers National Television, Internet Advertising, complete Yellow Pages, all creative materials, and in-depth local marketing and advertising programs. Meineke is the 13th largest Yellow Pages advertiser in the nation.
Territory - Two mile protected territory and a 3rd mile right of first refusal.
Site Selection - Site location assistance that includes in-depth market analysis using the most up-to-date technology and current real estate listings. Meineke's site location resources are available to assist you in your site selection. Access to a network of Real Estate developers and brokers is also available to provide individual assistance.
Training - Meineke University offers a four-week training program in Charlotte, NC, that will teach you necessary management and technical skills. Hotel and travel expenses for up to two franchisees who originally sign the franchise agreement are included. Meineke has one of the only electronic interactive training programs in franchising. Ongoing training in the field is a major objective of our Operations and Training Departments. In year 2000, more than 24,000 man hours of training were provided in the field.
Support - The Operations Department provides ongoing training and consulting services to you in your shop. Your operations manager will work with you individually on all aspects of improving your business. In addition, through its comprehensive dealer access web site, Meineke provides ongoing 'online' training and a communication network.
Funding - Meineke works with the nation's leading lending institutions that offer competitive terms in both SBA guaranteed and Conventional loans and leasing opportunities
Purchasing Power - National buying power of over 850 Meineke shops to obtain significant price discounts from the automotive industry's leading vendors.
A Proven System - You will benefit from the knowledge and experience that we have accumulated over our 30+ years and nearly 900 operating shops domestically and internationally.
Service Products - Today, the consumer recognizes Meineke as a provider of a broad range of services including brakes, ride control and maintenance services which is fueling solid sales growth.
Your Own Meineke - Enjoy the rewards of owning your own business while benefiting from being part of a successful franchise system. Take control of your own future and build the sort of life you always wanted.
Widen Your Business Horizons
“It’s a franchise with great name recognition and a proven way of doing businss updated and refined during 30 years of franchising.”
As a Meineke franchisee, you will have the power of the well known and respected Meineke name and a reputation for discount pricing. In addition, you will be able to draw upon the tools, training, marketing and advertising programs that can transform an opportunity into a rewarding and successful future. For qualified individuals, there is a great opportunity awaiting you!
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