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How to Become a Midas Auto Repair Franchise Owner

June 17, 2024
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If you are interested in owning an auto repair franchise, one of the first things you’ll need to do is research the steps you must take to become a franchisee with your preferred automotive service company. Some franchisors have many requirements and hoops that you must jump through as part of their franchise process, and not all of them are clearly defined. The team at Midas has built a clear path for joining our brand as a franchise owner, so you can better understand what our process entails and determine if a franchise agreement is in the best interest of all parties.

As you move through the process, members of the Midas team will share comprehensive guidance, and it will even continue after your franchise has opened its doors to customers!

Explore Ownership in the Automotive Industry with Midas

Most prospective franchisees start by visiting our website. Fill out our contact form with some initial information about yourself, and a member of our franchise team will reach out to you. During this initial conversation, we’ll discuss the details of a Midas franchise opportunity, including estimated costs and timelines. We’ll also learn more about you to ensure our goals and values align, fostering a strong, mutually beneficial franchise agreement.

Review our Franchise Disclosure Document

Next, you’ll receive our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This critical document provides in-depth information about our auto repair franchise opportunities. It includes details about our history, key team members, franchisee expectations, and investment requirements. The FDD is designed to be thorough and transparent, and we give you at least two weeks to review it and ask any questions. Our team is available to provide clarity and support during this period.

Connect with Current Franchise Owners

As part of our thorough evaluation process, you’ll have the chance to speak with current Midas franchisees. These conversations offer valuable insights into the day-to-day operations and the overall experience of running a Midas franchise. Existing franchise owners can share their experiences, discuss the support they receive from Midas, and provide honest answers to your questions. This step helps you gain a realistic understanding of franchise ownership and gives you insight into why Midas is regarded as one of the best automotive franchises to own [1].

Submit Your Application and Deposit

The next stage is where you will formally declare your interest in opening a new Midas automotive services franchise. This involves permitting our team to perform a background check so they can ensure you are financially capable of investing in our franchise. Along with the application and background check, you will supply a $10,000 deposit, which will be credited toward your $35,000 franchise fee that must be paid when signing the official franchise agreement.

Attend a Discovery Day

One of the final steps is attending a Discovery Day at our corporate headquarters. This event allows you to meet senior team members from various support functions, such as training, marketing, operations, construction, and supply chain. Discovery Day is an excellent opportunity to ask any remaining questions and get a clearer sense of the comprehensive support you’ll receive from Midas. You’ll also have one-on-one discussions with members of the executive team. If all parties agree, Discovery Day will conclude with the signing of your franchise agreement.

By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a successful Midas franchise owner. Our streamlined and supportive process ensures you have all the information and assistance needed to make an informed decision and start your journey with confidence.

Ready to start your journey toward owning an oil change franchise or auto repair franchise with Midas? Submit your information today, and a member of our team will reach out to set up an initial discussion!

  1. Drive for Success With the Top 15 Automotive Franchises in 2024; Entrepreneur, May 15, 2024

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Please note that the information contained on this website does not constitute the offer of a franchise and that such offers will be made only in conjunction with the presentation of the Midas Disclosure Document in states where we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state.

(1) This number is an historic financial performance representation reflecting the average of franchisee net income on an annual basis for the 2020 calendar year of the top quartile of all Midas Shop outlets (in terms of total income) that operated for at least 12 consecutive months as of December 31, 2020, and who furnished financial data to us for the year that we believe to be reliable (the “2020 Top Quartile Stores”). The 2020 Top Quartile Stores include 60 outlets, of which 28 (or 47 percent) exceed the average net income of that group. The information was compiled using actual reported sales of our existing U.S. Midas Shop outlets during the year 2020 based on monthly sales reports submitted to us by Midas franchisees for the purpose of computing royalty fees and other financial data of these shops that was submitted to us. We have not independently audited or verified the accuracy of these numbers, and we do not know if these numbers have been verified or audited on behalf of the franchisees. A new franchisee’s results may differ from the represented performance. Click here to see Item 19 of the Midas 2021 FDD for further information.

(2) This number is an historic financial performance representation reflecting the average of franchisee gross revenues on an annual basis for the 2019 and 2020 calendar years of the top quartile of all Midas Shop outlets that operated for at least 24 consecutive months as of December 31, 2020, and who reported sales for each month of the 2019 and 2020 years (the “2019/2020 Top Quartile Stores”). The 2019/2020 Top Quartile Stores include 228 outlets, of which 72 (or 32 percent) exceed the average total revenues of that group. The information was compiled using actual reported sales of our existing U.S. Midas Shop outlets during the years 2019 and 2020 based on monthly sales reports submitted to us by Midas franchisees for the purpose of computing royalty fees. We have not independently audited or verified the accuracy of these numbers, and we do not know if these numbers have been verified or audited on behalf of the franchisees. A new franchisee’s results may differ from the represented performance. Click here to see Item 19 of the Midas 2021 FDD for further information.

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Please note that the information contained on this website does not constitute the offer of a franchise and that such offers will be made only in conjunction with the presentation of the Midas Disclosure Document in states where we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state.

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