Who owns Meineke?
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., more commonly known as just Meineke is a franchise-based international automotive repair chain with 966 locations. The chain is ranked #52 in the Franchise 500 (2014) and #54 in America’s Top Global (2013). Who owns Meineke? Meineke was founded in 1971 in Houston, Texas, by Sam Meineke. He started to…
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., more commonly known as just Meineke is a franchise-based international automotive repair chain with 966 locations. The chain is ranked #52 in the Franchise 500 (2014) and #54 in America’s Top Global (2013).
Who owns Meineke?
Meineke was founded in 1971 in Houston, Texas, by Sam Meineke. He started to franchise the name in 1972, with Harold Nedell. In 1983, GKN, a multinational British company, bought out Meineke Discount Mufflers. In 1986, the company headquarters moved to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Moving to 2016, Meineke Car Care Centers’ parent company, Meineke Holding Company, became Driven Brands, Inc. and acquired the quick oil change company, Econo Lube ‘N Tune Inc. In 2008, it acquired Maaco, Auto Qual, and Drive N Style.
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Seattle-Tacoma auto repair chain, Walt’s Auto Care Centers, or “Walt’s. In June 2014, Meineke acquired eight America’s Service Station locations in the Atlanta area. To be part of the Meineke Car Care Centers team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs.
