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Automotive

Meineke Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $124,400–$567,700. Franchise fee: $35,000. Royalty: 5.0% + 8.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$35,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$124,400–$567,700
Total Investment
Full startup range
5.0% + 8.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$650K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Meineke

Real Estate & Buildout $150,000
Equipment & Fixtures $120,000
Initial Inventory $30,000
Initial Marketing $15,000
Working Capital Reserve $50,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$250,000
Liquid Capital Required
$80,000

vs. Automotive Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+68% vs. avg ($206K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+5.0% vs. avg (0.0%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Automotive franchises. Actual results vary.

~53.2 years

Based on $650K estimated annual revenue, 14% net margin, and 5.0+8.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.