Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting
- Maaco Systems Canada, Inc.
440 S. Church St. Suite 700
Charlotte, NC 28202
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(800) 275-5200
/
(704) 644-8140
- (704) 372-4826 (Fax)
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 2013, MAACO was ranked #1 in Automotive Appearance Services in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1972
Franchising Since: 1972
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
457 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
457 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
427 |
93.2% |
In 27 States
|
| Canada |
31 |
6.8% |
In 6 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
458 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Ontario |
19 |
| Alberta |
6 |
| British Columbia |
3 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a 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
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, Newsletter, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Charlotte, NC |
4 Weeks |
| In-Store |
4-6 Weeks |
| In-Store |
Ongoing |
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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. |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
6-10 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
7,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
15 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
50 |
| USA |
Yes |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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