Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., more commonly known as Meineke 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]
History
Meineke was founded in 1971 in Houston, Texas, by Sam Meineke. He started to franchise the name in 1972, with Harold Nedell.[4][5] In 1983, GKN, a multinational British company, bought out Meineke Discount Mufflers.