Meineke Car Care Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

1,500th U.s. Veteran To Open Franchise Small Business Using Voluntary Discounts
Veterans Day for U.S. Army veteran Brian Gadson will be even more special this year. He's just signed up for a different tour of duty, becoming the 1,500th veteran to buy a franchise small busines... more (11/10/2009)

Meineke Couple Receive International Franchising Award
David and Crystal Wood, franchise owners of two Meineke Car Care Centers located in Cambridge and Kitchener, Ontario were honored September 15th by the International Franchise Association (IFA) as 200... more (9/23/2009)

National Car Care Franchise Opens Its Doors Today
Another franchise is looking to capitalize upon the large amount of traffic along Floyd Baker Boulevard as the Meineke Car Care Center opens its doors to the public for the first time Monday. Meineke ... more (6/2/2008)

Driven Brands, Inc. Acquires Rapid Service Centers And Master Auto Care
Driven Brands, Inc., the parent of Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. and Econo Lube N' Tune, announced today the acquisition of Rapid Service Centers and Master Auto Care, a Wichita-based automotive ... more (4/16/2007)

Ifa Honors Ray Howell Of Meineke Car Care Centers
Raymond L. Howell Jr., franchise owner of eight Meineke Car Care Centers located in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina was selected as an International Franchise Association (IFA) "Franchisee o... more (3/12/2007)

#23 Ranked Boston College Accepts Bid To 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl
The Boston College Eagles, ranked #23 in both the AP and USA Today polls, have accepted a bid to play in the 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl, it was announced today by bowl officials. The Eagles (9-3) will... more (12/4/2006)

U.s. Naval Academy Formally Accepts Bid To 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl
The U.S. Naval Academy has accepted a bid to play in the 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl, it was announced today by bowl officials. Navy became bowl eligible with its sixth win of the season this past week... more (11/7/2006)

Econo Lube N' Tune Acquired By Driven Brands, Inc.
Driven Brands Inc., formerly Meineke Holding Co., acquired Econo Lube N' Tune, Inc., a California-based franchise specializing in quick oil changes, automotive maintenance and minor repair service... more (8/11/2006)

Helen Ruth Mitchell Wins 2006 Pt Cruiser Ih Meineke Car Care Bowl Sweepstakes
Helen Ruth Mitchell of Cayce, S.C. told her friends the only way she would ever own a new car would be to win one. At halftime of the inaugural Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., she did. Hel... more (1/12/2006)

Meineke Acquires Aero-Colours, Inc
Meineke Holding Co., the parent of Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., announced today the acquisition of Aero-Colours, Inc., a Minneapolis-based automotive mobile paint repair franchise that primarily se... more (10/11/2005)

2005 Meineke Car Care Bowl Will Be Played On New Year’s Eve
The 2005 Meineke Car Care Bowl will take place on Saturday, December 31, 2005, with an 11:00 a.m. kickoff, televised nationally on ESPN2, it was announced today by Raycom Sports, owner and operator of... more (4/14/2005)

New Logo Unveiled for Meineke Car Care Bowl
Raycom Sports and Meineke Car Care Centers today released the new logo for the Meineke Car Care Bowl. The logo was designed by Hal Neal of Neal Studios in Charlotte. This past January, Meineke was ann... more (3/7/2005)

New Partnership With WOLCO Helps Meineke Franchisees Grow
Meineke, Inc. announced today that it has chosen WOLCO to implement its growth strategies and partner with member stores as they continue to add new services, update equipment and POS technology, and ... more (2/15/2005)

MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTERS TEAM UP WITH COMDATA TO PROVIDE ENHANCED FLEET SERVICE
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., a market leader in automotive services and repair, and Comdata Corporation, a leader in electronic payment systems for the transportation industry, have implemented a d... more (2/7/2005)

Raycom Sports Secures Meineke As New Sponsor
Raycom Sports today announced it has secured Charlotte-based Meineke Car Care Centers to be the new title sponsor of the three-year old college bowl game played in Charlotte. The Meineke Car Care Bowl... more (1/1/2005)

Meineke(R) Canada announces alliance with Network Franchising International
Toronto, Canada Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., today announced an agreement with industry leader Network Franchising International to manage a major Meineke expansion initiative in Canada. "T... more (9/22/2004)

Easy Steps to Improve Gas Mileage
With summer vacation driving just around the corner and gas prices going 'round the bend, your local Meineke Car Care Center offers a few tips for saving money by extending your car's gas mile... more (6/14/2004)

Meineke Car Care Center Signs George Foreman for Five More Years
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., has announced that George Foreman, former heavyweight boxing champion and popular Meineke spokesman, has agreed to renew his contract to represent Meineke for the next ... more (3/10/2004)

Meineke Car Care Centers to Be Acquired
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc., announced that a stock purchase agreement has been entered into for its acquisition by members of Meineke management and two financial partners, Carousel Capital, headq... more (7/1/2003)