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Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting
There are over 400 MAACO franchise centres in Canada, the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Between them, these franchises repair and paint over 800,000 vehicles a year. Thousands of car owners as well as local and national fleet administrators rely upon their local MAACO centre to maintain their vehicles' appearance. In 2011, MAACO was ranked #1 in Automotive Appearance Services in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1972
Franchising Since:
1972
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
457
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
457
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
427
93.2%
In 27 States
Canada:
31
6.8%
In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
458
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Ontario
19
2. Alberta
6
3. British Columbia
3
Registered in Following Registration States:
Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$90K
Total Investment:
$250-300K
Average Total Investment:
$275K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$40K
On-Going Royalty:
8%
Average Royalty:
8%
Advertising Fee:
$850/Wk.
Average Number of Employees:
6-10 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
7,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
100
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
