Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., more commonly known as just Meineke, is a franchise-based international automotive repair chain. 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. They now perform car care services such as oil changes, exhaust & muffler services, brake repair, tire service, A/C services and much more. Founded in 1972 in San Antonio, TX, the chain currently operates over 950 centers that service approximately 3 million cars per year. In 2021, they earned an estimated revenue of $516M and employed around 2,500 people. Meineke is a subsidiary of Driven Brands, Inc.

Driven Brands, Inc. is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. Additionally, they provide consulting services to independently owned or nationally branded auto and collision repair shops. Formed in 2006, Driven Brands, Inc is now the parent company of a host of car-related subsidiaries such as Meineke, Maaco, Take 5, CARSTAR, Fix Auto, among several others. In 2021, they became publicly traded (NASDAQ: DRVN). The following year (2022) they had a market cap of $4.57B and an earned revenue of $1.88B. The company has a S&P credit rating of B+ and a long-term Moody’s rating of B3. Driven Brands, Inc is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.