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LINE-X vs Meineke

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both LINE-X and Meineke are automotive franchises. LINE-X requires an investment of $402K – $1.0M while Meineke requires $225K – $1.2M. Meineke discloses average revenue of $971K; LINE-X does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, LINE-X has a lower charge-off rate (13.9%) compared to Meineke (27.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates LINE-X F (Bottom Quintile) and Meineke F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$402K – $1.0M
$225K – $1.2M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$45K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$971K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.9% (204 loans)
27.1% (572 loans)
Total Units
142
716
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1999
1972
FDD Year
2026
2025