Meineke Car Care Centers

Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive repair
Founded1972 (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. The chain is ranked #52 in the Franchise 500 (2014) and #54 in America’s Top Global (2013). 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.