Mighty Distributing System Of America
650 Engineering Dr.
Norcross, GA 30092-28
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(800) 829-3900
/
(770) 448-3900
- (770) 446-8627 (Fax)
Wholesale distribution of original equipment-quality, MIGHTY-branded auto parts. Franchisees operate in exclusive territories, supplying automotive maintenance and repair facilities with under-car and under-hood products, such as filters, belts, tune-up and brake parts.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1963
Franchising Since: 1970
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
103 |
96.3% |
| Company-Owned Units |
4 |
3.7% |
| Total Operating Units |
107 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
107 |
100.0% |
In 38 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
107 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
9 |
| California |
7 |
| Florida |
7 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
50 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
N/A |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
N/A |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| Home Office |
1 Week |
| On-the-Job |
1 Week |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$500K |
| Cash Investment |
$70-80K |
| Total Investment |
$150-250K |
| Average Total Investment |
$200K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$5K+ $.035/Vcl |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$5K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
0.50% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
4 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
3,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Warehouse |
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
1 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
10 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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