Meineke Announces 2012 Franchisee of The Year

Oct. 2, 2012 - PRLog -- NEW ORLEANS, LA, October 2, 2012 – Bryan Brown, franchisee owner of eight Meineke Car Care Center locations in Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana, was honored during this year’s Meineke Convention with its annual Franchisee of the Year Award.  

“This award, at its essence, symbolizes the amazing power of uniting entrepreneurial drive with a proven business system and Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. is proud to present this award to a remarkable person,” said Driven Brands CEO Jonathan Fitzpatrick.

Mr. Brown began his venture with Meineke Car Care Centers 15 years ago, and is Meineke’s first 2-time winner of the prestigious award having also won in 2008.  

“The incredible leadership, attitude and business savvy demonstrated by Mr. Brown has helped him establish eight outstanding Meineke Centers.  The growth and success of the market and Bryan as a franchisee is a true reflection of the Meineke brand as it celebrates its 40th year in business,” said Vice President of Marketing/Communications John Vitagliano.

In addition to being a successful entrepreneur in the Meineke business system, Bryan along with his wife, Carla, instill and demonstrate the values of family and hard work among their employees.  They have developed a high degree of trust and loyalty among their staff by setting high expectations and providing guidance so each employee can contribute and benefit from the success of the business.  

Beginning in 1972, Meineke Car Care Centers (www.meineke.com) has expanded its menu of product offerings to meet the demands of a changing marketplace. In 1986, the chain relocated from Houston, TX, to Charlotte, NC. Demonstrating steady growth, both domestically and internationally with locations in Canada, Mexico, South Korea, the Mid-East, China and new openings scheduled for Chile and Caribbean, Meineke now represents over 900 franchised service centers, with an additional 100 licenses sold and in development. The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers recognized Meineke in 2001 as its first automotive industry Franchisor to earn the coveted Fair Franchising Seal. Meineke regularly appears in Entrepreneur® Magazine’s Annual Franchise 500 (55th overall and #1 in class for 2011), a list of the 500 best franchise opportunities in America.    For more information about Meineke Car Care Centers, visit www.meineke.com.