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Ziebart vs Meineke

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Ziebart and Meineke are automotive franchises. Ziebart requires an investment of $450K – $924K while Meineke requires $225K – $1.2M. In terms of revenue, Ziebart reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Ziebart has a lower charge-off rate (12.5%) compared to Meineke (27.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Ziebart A (Top Quintile) and Meineke F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$450K – $924K
$225K – $1.2M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$45K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$971K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
12.5% (25 loans)
27.1% (572 loans)
Total Units
96
716
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1962
1972
FDD Year
2025
2025