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Meineke vs LINE-X

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Meineke and LINE-X are automotive franchises. Meineke requires an investment of $225K – $1.2M while LINE-X requires $402K – $1.0M. Meineke discloses average revenue of $971K; LINE-X does not report Item 19 data. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system. On SBA loan performance, LINE-X has a lower charge-off rate (13.9%) compared to Meineke (27.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Meineke C (Average) and LINE-X F (Weakest tier).

Investment Range
$225K – $1.2M
$402K – $1.0M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$50K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$971KOutlet subset
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
27.1% (572 loans)
13.9% (204 loans)
Total Units
716
142
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1972
2021
FDD Year
2025
2026