66 years ago, our founder, Charles J. “Chuck” August, opened a franchise auto repair shop in Rochester, New York. After a few years in business, Chuck dreamed of expanding the services his shop offered. So, he made the big decision to break away from the franchise and launch a new company. In 1966, Monro Muffler Brake officially began.
Over the years, our business has grown to include over 1,300 auto repair shops and tire dealers from coast to coast. Now known as Monro, we power 16 different tire and auto service brands, supporting each company’s regional strength and community connections.
- Located in 32 states
- A family of 16 brands
- 1,300+ Stores
- 8600+ Teammates
- Still headquartered in Rochester, NY
Today, Monro is driven towards working with companies that promote communities, economies, and workforces across our country. We are committed to partnering with those that focus on durability, quality, and safety. Keep scrolling to learn more about our revered partners and how they’ve been helping Americans drive their dreams for years.
OUR PARTNERS
Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America, Inc. has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada. The Michelin brand is the top-selling tire brand worldwide and is the number one source of innovation in the global tire industry. But what really makes Michelin special? Its charity efforts. For example, Michelin donated 800,000 masks to communities in the United States and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An American company through and through, Goodyear was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio. Today, Goodyear’s global headquarters are still in Akron. It also boasts impressive facilities like an innovation center, tire proving grounds, and airship operations center, as well as produces a range of tires, rubber products, and chemicals across the United States and Canada. We love partnering with Goodyear because of its commitment to our communities. Last year, regional associates completed projects ranging from collection drives to preservation of national heritage sites for a total of more than 16,000 volunteer hours.
In 1915, John F. Schaefer and Claude E. Hart expanded their tire repair business and purchased The Giant Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. In 1926, Ira J. Cooper developed the “Cooper Creed” which focused the company on providing “good merchandise, fair play, and a square deal.” That same vision continues today – at its core, Cooper researches, innovates, and manufactures tires to offer peace of mind and keep our roads safe.
Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, BFGoodrich is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. BFGoodrich never shies away from a challenge, either. For example, its work with charity golf tournaments raises money to contribute to local communities. Last year alone, it raised $8 million.
Committed to both product innovation and motorsports culture, Falken manufactures a wide range of tires that match the needs of drivers around the world, from professional racers to daily commuters. Falken was brought to the United States in 1985 and has had its US headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, California, since 1991. It has a large plant in Buffalo, New York, that is currently undergoing a $129 million upgrade to add 55,000 square feet to the facility and increase North American tire manufacturing capability by 50 percent. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., employs more than 1,700 people across the US.
Yokohama is proud to employ 1,200 Americans at two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Virginia and Mississippi, and a research & development center in North Carolina. Together, they produce millions of tires annually for both consumer and commercial divisions. In fact, the millionth tire rolled off the production line in the Salem, VA plant on March 23, 2023. We think that’s exciting, but just as impressive is Yokohama’s Forever Forest initiative. So far, 30,000 trees have been planted on facility grounds in the US!
Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America, Inc. has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada. The Michelin brand is the top-selling tire brand worldwide and is the number one source of innovation in the global tire industry. But what really makes Michelin special? Its charity efforts. For example, Michelin donated 800,000 masks to communities in the United States and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An American company through and through, Goodyear was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio. Today, Goodyear’s global headquarters are still in Akron. It also boasts impressive facilities like an innovation center, tire proving grounds, and airship operations center, as well as produces a range of tires, rubber products, and chemicals across the United States and Canada. We love partnering with Goodyear because of its commitment to our communities. Last year, regional associates completed projects ranging from collection drives to preservation of national heritage sites for a total of more than 16,000 volunteer hours.
In 1915, John F. Schaefer and Claude E. Hart expanded their tire repair business and purchased The Giant Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. In 1926, Ira J. Cooper developed the “Cooper Creed” which focused the company on providing “good merchandise, fair play, and a square deal.” That same vision continues today – at its core, Cooper researches, innovates, and manufactures tires to offer peace of mind and keep our roads safe.
Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, BFGoodrich is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. BFGoodrich never shies away from a challenge, either. For example, its work with charity golf tournaments raises money to contribute to local communities. Last year alone, it raised $8 million.
Committed to both product innovation and motorsports culture, Falken manufactures a wide range of tires that match the needs of drivers around the world, from professional racers to daily commuters. Falken was brought to the United States in 1985 and has had its US headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, California, since 1991. It has a large plant in Buffalo, New York, that is currently undergoing a $129 million upgrade to add 55,000 square feet to the facility and increase North American tire manufacturing capability by 50 percent. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., employs more than 1,700 people across the US.
Yokohama is proud to employ 1,200 Americans at two state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Virginia and Mississippi, and a research & development center in North Carolina. Together, they produce millions of tires annually for both consumer and commercial divisions. In fact, the millionth tire rolled off the production line in the Salem, VA plant on March 23, 2023. We think that’s exciting, but just as impressive is Yokohama’s Forever Forest initiative. So far, 30,000 trees have been planted on facility grounds in the US!
