Meineke Car Care Centers

Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive repair
Founded1972; 52 years ago (1972) (as Meineke Discount Mufflers)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
FounderSam Meineke
HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Number of locations
966 (2022)
ProductsAutomotive repair, mufflers
ServicesOil changes, exhaust & muffler services, brake repair, tire service, A/C services, Steering & Suspension, Battery, CV Joint installation
RevenueUS$516 million (2021)
OwnerRoark Capital
Number of employees
2,500 (2021)
ParentDriven Brands
Websitewww.meineke.com

Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., more commonly known as Meineke (/ˈmnɪki/ MY-nik-ee) is a franchise-based international automotive repair chain with 966 locations.[1] The chain is ranked #52 in the Franchise 500 (2014) and #54 in America’s Top Global (2013).[2] Previously known as Meineke Discount Mufflers, the company changed its name to Meineke Car Care Centers in 2003 when it expanded to offer full-service auto repairs.[3]

  1. ^ "Meineke Car Care Centers - Automotive Franchises > Repair Services from AllBusiness.com".
  2. ^ "Meineke Car Care Centers". Entrepreneur.
  3. ^ Jean Halliday. (29 January 2003). "AUTO REPAIR CHAIN MEINEKE TO TWEAK NAME".