Meineke

Careful not to exhaust its options, Meineke Car Care Centers (formerly Meineke Discount Mufflers) is thinking outside the muffler. Through 900-plus franchised stores in the US, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and China, Meineke repairs brakes, aligns wheels, installs tires, and provides factory-scheduled maintenance, among other services. From the company website, customers can learn about vehicle maintenance and safety, print coupons, and apply for the Meineke credit card. Sam Meineke founded the company in Houston in 1972. Today it is owned by Driven Brands, which also franchises the Maaco and Econo Lube 'N Tune brands, among others.