Monro Muffler

What Monro Muffler does

Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) is a publicly traded automotive aftermarket services company founded in 1957 in Rochester, New York and headquartered in Fairport, NY. It operates approximately 1,115 company-owned service locations and 50 franchised locations across 32 states under a family of regional brands including Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, Mr. Tire, Tire Choice, Car-X Tire & Auto, Tire Warehouse, Tire Barn Warehouse, Ken Towery's, Mountain View Tire, and Free Service Tire. The company employs roughly 4,000 certified automotive technicians and is positioned as one of the largest independent automotive service and tire retail platforms in the United States.

The core offering is tire sales and installation (carrying Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Hankook, Yokohama, Cooper, Pirelli, Nexen and others) paired with a full suite of maintenance and repair services including Valvoline oil changes, brake repair, wheel alignment, batteries (Duracell), filters (FRAM), shocks and struts, exhaust and muffler work, state inspections, and A/C repair. The signature customer-facing technology is the ConfiDrive Performance Review, a 32-point digital vehicle inspection delivered at every visit following AMRA standards, which reaches 89% of eligible guests. Monro also operates a dedicated Fleet Services channel serving fleet management companies (Element, Holman, Enterprise Fleet, Wheels, Donlen, Merchants, Emkay, WEX, Fleetio), rental companies (Hertz, Enterprise), and government agencies (GSA, U.S. Postal Service) with national-account billing and contracted pricing.

Monro's revenue model is primarily transaction-based service and parts revenue from individual consumers supplemented by B2B fleet and government contracts. Pricing follows unit pricing per service (e.g., brake packages starting at $229.99, full synthetic oil change at unit price with $10 mail-in rebate, 30-day tire price match guarantee). In FY2026, the company generated approximately $1.157 billion in revenue, down 3.2% year-over-year. The company is in active corporate transition: CEO Peter Fitzsimmons succeeded Michael Broderick in April 2025, 145 underperforming stores (roughly 12% of footprint) were closed in mid-2025, Carl Icahn disclosed a ~14.79% stake in November 2025, and the Board initiated a strategic alternatives review in May 2026 explicitly contemplating a sale of the entire company.

Name

Monro Muffler

Legal name

Monro, Inc.

Website

https://monro.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) operates the largest independent U.S. automotive service and tire retail platform, with 1,115+ company-owned locations across 32 states serving retail vehicle owners and commercial/government fleet customers through tire sales, oil changes, brake repair, and general auto maintenance under multiple regional brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Services

NAICS

Tire Dealers (44134)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail Tire Sales & Installation (Consumer) (TLAKADAA)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• Tire sales installation
• Oil change services
• Brake repair services
• Fleet maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Service and Repair: Labor-based revenue from tire installation, oil changes, brake services, alignments, and general automotive repair. Revenue declined 3.2% to $1.157 billion in fiscal 2026. Services include appointment-free oil changes and scheduled maintenance.
2. Tire and Parts Sales: Sale of tires, batteries, filters, and other automotive parts. Tire installation includes mounting, balancing, TPMS inspection, alignment check, and lifetime rotations. Sells major tire brands including Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Hankook, Yokohama, Cooper, Pirelli, Nexen, and more.
3. Fleet Account Services: Preferred full-service partner with fleet management companies and government agencies. Services include automotive maintenance and repair, tires, and parts for company-registered vehicles. Billing handled through national account programs with major tire manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monro, Inc. operates one of the largest independent networks of automotive service and tire centers in the U.S., delivering tire sales and installation, oil changes, brake repair, wheel alignments, scheduled maintenance, battery replacement, state inspections, and exhaust/muffler services across 1,115+ company-owned locations in 32 states. The company serves both individual vehicle owners through walk-in and scheduled visits and enterprise fleet customers (fleet management companies, rental car companies, government agencies) through dedicated strategic account relationships and national account billing programs.

Product overview

Monro Muffler operates as a unified automotive service and tire retail platform under the Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers brand, with a portfolio of 1,115 company-owned service locations and 50 franchised locations across 32 states. The platform is structured around core tire sales and installation services complemented by a comprehensive suite of automotive repair and maintenance offerings including Valvoline oil changes, brake services, wheel alignment, shocks and struts, battery services, exhaust/muffler repair, tune-ups, state inspections, and A/C repair. The offering includes the ConfiDrive Performance Review as a signature multi-point inspection tool delivered at every visit, the Tow To Auto Service roadside assistance program, and dedicated Fleet Services for commercial customers. The Monro family of brands includes sub-brands such as Mr. Tire, Tire Choice, Car-X Tire & Auto, and other regional service centers operating under the unified platform. The company emphasizes appointment-free convenience for oil changes and backs tire purchases with a 30-Day Price Guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers: Auto service and tire retail brand
• Tire Choice Auto Service Centers
• Car-X Tire & Auto
• Tire Warehouse
• Tire Barn Warehouse
• Ken Towery's Tire & Auto Care
• Mountain View Tire & Auto Service
• Free Service Tire & Auto Centers
• Fast Tire
• Skip's and Lloyd's
• Los Gatos Tire & Auto Repair
• Calabasas Car Care and Xpress Lube
• Bud's Tire Pros
• Ayers Auto Repairs
• ConfiDrive
• Valvoline Oil Changes

Products and services

• Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers Monro's primary auto service brand operating 1,115+ company-owned locations across 32 states offering tire sales and installation, oil changes, brake repair, alignments, batteries, scheduled maintenance, and general automotive repair for all vehicle makes and models.
• ConfiDrive Performance Review

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of eligible guests receiving digital inspections via ConfiDrive platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• GoodyearmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoodyear is a tire manufacturer partner through national account programs. Monro is an authorized retailer of Goodyear tires and can honor government contracted pricing. Partnership enables fleet customers to access Goodyear products and services through Monro's 1,115+ locations.
• Michelin / BFGoodrichmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelin and BFGoodrich are tire manufacturer partners through national account programs. Monro is an authorized retailer and can honor government contracted pricing through these manufacturers.
• ContinentalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental is a tire manufacturer partner through national account programs. Monro is an authorized retailer with government contracted pricing capabilities. Partnership supports fleet and government fleet customers.
• HankookmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHankook is a tire manufacturer partner through national account programs. Monro offers Hankook tires as part of its tire portfolio and participates in national account billing programs.
• YokohamamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYokohama is a tire manufacturer partner through national account programs. Monro is an authorized Yokohama retailer with government contracted pricing capabilities.
• ValvolinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValvoline is the primary motor oil brand used at Monro locations. Partnership includes Daily Protection Synthetic Blend, Synthetic Blend High Mileage, and Full Synthetic oil products. $10 mail-in rebate available for Full Synthetic oil changes. Valvoline is a major supplier for oil change services.
• DuracellmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuracell is the car battery brand offered at Monro locations. Free battery installation included with purchase. Duracell batteries come with up to 36 months free replacement warranty.
• FRAMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRAM is the auto filter brand used at Monro locations for oil filters, engine air filters, and cabin air filters.
• AlixPartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlixPartners is Monro's consulting partner for operational improvement initiatives. Extended consulting agreement in August 2025 for $6.4 million through November 1, 2025. Partnership began in 2020 to support turnaround and operational efficiency improvements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube is a national quick-service chain focused on oil changes and light maintenance, comparable to Monro's appointment-free oil change offering and Valvoline partnership-driven service model.
• Pep Boys: Pep Boys (owned by Icahn Enterprises) is a national tire, maintenance, and repair chain directly comparable to Monro across service mix, customer segments (consumer and fleet), and store-based distribution model.
• Meineke: Meineke is a national franchised automotive service brand offering tires, brakes, oil changes, and exhaust services, directly comparable to Monro's service mix and franchise-driven distribution model.
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change: Valvoline's franchised Instant Oil Change network competes directly with Monro's oil change services; notably, Valvoline is also a key Monro supplier, creating both partnership and competitive overlap.
• Discount Tire (America's Tire): Discount Tire is one of the largest independent tire retailers in the U.S., directly competing with Monro's tire sales and installation business across similar geographic markets and consumer segments.
• Midas: Midas is a national franchised auto service chain specializing in brakes, exhaust, and general repair, directly comparable to Monro's brake and exhaust service offerings and neighborhood service positioning.
• NTB (National Tire & Battery): NTB is a national tire and automotive service chain operated by TBC Corporation, directly competing with Monro across tires, batteries, alignments, and general repair at the neighborhood level.

Broad incumbents

• Caliber Collision: Caliber Collision is the largest U.S. auto collision repair chain and a relevant comparison for Monro's fleet service relationships, though focused on body work rather than mechanical service.
• Goodyear Auto Service: Goodyear's company-owned retail service network sells Goodyear, Dunlop, and Kelly tires alongside repair services, mirroring Monro's tire-and-service model but with stronger manufacturer integration.
• Firestone Complete Auto Care (Bridgestone): Firestone Complete Auto Care is Bridgestone's owned retail service network combining tires with full automotive repair, directly overlapping Monro's tire-plus-service offering with broader manufacturer backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/monromufflerbrake
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monroinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/monroauto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A5 records

Investments

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