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Honest1 Auto Care vs Meineke

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Honest1 Auto Care and Meineke are automotive franchises. Honest1 Auto Care requires an investment of $256K – $1.2M while Meineke requires $225K – $1.2M. In terms of revenue, Honest1 Auto Care reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. Meineke has SBA lending data on file with a 27.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Honest1 Auto Care A (Top Quintile) and Meineke F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$256K – $1.2M
$225K – $1.2M
Franchise Fee
$75K
$45K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.5M
$971K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
27.1% (572 loans)
Total Units
64
716
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2007
1972
FDD Year
2024
2025