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Midas
1300 Arlington Heights Rd.
Itasca, IL 60143-3174
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Business Description

Globally respected with over 2,500 franchised, licensed and company-owned Midas shops throughout the United States, Canada and the world. Ours is a premier brand name in world-class automotive services, offering repair and maintenance services, as well as tires and batteries. Consider the opportunity. A world-famous brand . . . with a 50-year record of success . . . and a commitment to long-term growth through customer service, customer value and customer relationships.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1956

Franchising Since:  1956

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

2,516

97.1%
Company-Owned Units:752.9%
 
Total Operating Units:
2,591
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:1,55960.2%In 50 States
Canada:2098.1%In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:82331.8%In 19 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
2,591
100.1.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250-300K
Cash Investment:$75-100K
Total Investment:$243-329K
Average Total Investment:$287K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:10%
Average Royalty:10%
Advertising Fee:Incl. Roy.
 
Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,000-5,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 197
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Self Study1-2 Weeks
2. In-Shop Assignment1-2 Weeks
3. Palatine, IL3 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Select Countries
Submit an online form to receive information from Midas.
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