Midas Franchise

Automotive repair services

In 1956 Nate H. Sherman founded Midas to service mufflers and other exhaust system parts. Within a year, 100 Midas shops had been opened in 40 states. Today, Midas services shock absorbers, brakes, tires, batteries, radiators and heating and cooling systems. The company also manufactures and distributes parts for brakes, steering-suspension, muffler and exhaust systems.     #84 in Canada's Top franchises.#62 on Franchise Rankings.com#199 in Franchise 500 for 2020.#111 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

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$129.55 USD
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$129.55
$129.55


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How much does it cost to open a Midas Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Midas Franchise is between $198,650 - $539,512 . There is an initial franchise fee of $35,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Midas name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $198,650 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $35,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    10%
  • Advertising Fee:
    included
  • Term of Agreement:
    20 years
  • Renewal Fee:
    50% of franchise fee

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Midas Growth History

When did the first Midas open? 1956
When did Midas start Franchising ? 1956

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees required to operate - 9 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

General business experience Financially capable

Canada,



How much money you could make as a Midas Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Midas Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

Initial Investment
$35,000 - $539,512
Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty Fee
10%
Advertising Fee
included
Term of Agreement
20 years
Renewal Fee
50% of franchise fee
Latest News
Midas Chief Financial Officer William Guzik Becomes Executive Vice President

2006-11-16
Midas Will Present At Upcoming Investor Conferences

2006-10-30
Midas' U. S. System Agrees To National Fleet Program; Will Begin To Support Certain Comdata Fleet Customers

2006-10-17
Midas To Present At Sidoti Conference In San Francisco; Retail Sales Helped By Lower Gas Prices, Brake Promotion

2006-09-27
Midas Signs Amendment To Credit Agreement With Increased Accordion, Fewer Restrictions

2006-09-18
Midas To Present At Sidoti Emerging Growth Conference; High Gas Prices Continue Negative Effect On Service Sales

2006-06-01
Midas Launches New Safety And Reliability Advertising

2006-05-01
Midas Announces Winner Of ''america's Longest Commute'' Contest

2006-04-12
Midas Board Of Directors Elects Alan Feldman Chairman

2006-03-07
Midas Celebrates 50 Years By Seeking ''america's Longest Commute,'' Winner To Receive Free Maintenance And $10,000 In Gas Money

2006-01-09
Midas Presentation at Gabelli Conference Available on Webcast
ITASCA, IL
2005-10-28
Midas Signs New Unsecured Credit Agreement
ITASCA, IL
2005-10-27
Fred Flintstone 'Trusts the Midas Touch' in New Midas Spot
Chicago, IL
2005-10-13
Midas Presentation at Morgan Keegan Conference Will Be Available on Webcast
ITASCA, IL
2005-05-23
Midas Sells IPC-Brand Exhaust Business and Will Exit Exhaust Manufacturing, Distribution
ITASCA, IL
2005-05-05
Re-Launched midas.com Site More Informative for Consumers, Investors, Prospective Franchisees
ITASCA, IL
2005-03-31
Midas Sells Pipe Bender Manufacturing Operation to Huth Plant Manager Joseph Becker
ITASCA, IL
2005-03-28
National Marketing Campaign Supports 'Midas Touch' Maintenance Package
ITASCA, IL
2005-03-07
Midas Canada Awards Advertising Responsibilities to DDB Canada, Carat
MARKHAM, Ontario
2005-01-28
Midas In Discussions To Sell Majority Of Pwi Quick-delivery Locations
Itasca, Illinois
2003-01-10
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