About Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor Franchise
Maaco is a nationally recognized automotive franchise specializing in collision repair, auto painting, and vehicle refinishing, operating under the names "Maaco," "Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting," and "America's Bodyshop." With a franchise history dating back to 1972, the brand has established itself as a trusted destination for affordable, quality automotive body work and painting services.
The franchise fee is $45,000, and the brand is part of Driven Systems LLC.
Each location provides body repair, repainting, and cosmetic restoration services primarily to individual vehicle owners, delivering professional results at prices designed to be accessible for everyday consumers.
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$281K
Average Investment
$388K
Maximum Investment
$496K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 9% of gross receipts of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $1,000 weekly, or an amount equal to the weekly marketing budget of franchisees operating in your designated market area, whichever is greater | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $281,000 – $495,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $281K–$496K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (9% of gross receipts) and marketing fee ($1,000 weekly, or an amount equal to the weekly marketing budget of franchisees operating in your designated market area, whichever is greater) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Initial Training and Opening Fee (2) | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| ($2,500 for each additional attendee) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Initial Advertising Contribution (3) | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Living Expenses During Training (2) | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Equipment, Signage and Initial Computer Hardware (4) | $61,500 | $185,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies (4) | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Construction, Design, Tenant Improvements and Miscellaneous Start-Up Costs (5) | $70,000 | $125,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months (6) | $50,000 | $75,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $0 (reserves right to charge weekly fee) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit, including charges of independent accountant/third-party vendor, attorneys’ fees, per diem fees and costs of employees, related travel and lodging, and other out-of-pocket costs, plus interest |
| Management System Software License Fee (Multi Shop Operator) | $349 per month, plus taxes |
| Management System Software License Fee (Single Shop Operator) | $389 per month, plus taxes |
| Management System Software License Fee (Software only) | $259 per month, plus taxes |
| Commingled Funds Fee | $2,500, plus $250 for each month thereafter |
| Sales Commission | 10% of the gross sales price of the Center or $30,000, whichever is greater |
| Interest on Late Payments | The maximum rate permitted by law or 1.5% per month |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Policy cost plus reasonable fee for our expenses |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Costs of Enforcement | Will vary under circumstances |
| Sublease Payments | Will vary under circumstances (monthly) |
| Supplemental or Refresher Training Fee (headquarters) | Up to $400 per person, per day |
| Supplemental or Refresher Training Fee (onsite) | Up to $500 per person, per day |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 weeks (initial training program); 1 week (intensive training program option) |
| Classroom Training | 125 (3-week program); 40 (1-week program) |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | Franchisor headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina or another training site chosen by franchisor. Pre-Work is conducted virtually. |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require attendance at supplemental and refresher training programs, sales meetings, operations meetings, advertising meetings and conventions. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Area (Franchise Agreement); Non-exclusive (Development Agreement); Limited Exclusive (Limited Exclusivity Addendum for 4+ centers) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | For Franchise Agreement: for each 50,000 persons in the Core Based Statistical Area. For Development Agreement: defined by county boundaries. |
| Description | Under the Franchise Agreement, a 'Protected Area' is granted where the franchisor will not place another Maaco Center for each 50,000 persons in the Core Based Statistical Area. The Development Agreement grants a non-exclusive right to develop in a 'Development Area' defined by county boundaries. For developers committing to 4 or more centers, a Limited Exclusivity Addendum grants certain limited exclusive rights, preventing the franchisor from granting other franchises in the Development Area, subject to compliance. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 15 years (Franchise Agreement); Development Agreement term expires on earlier of final opening deadline or date last center opens |
| Renewal Term | 15-year renewal (Franchise Agreement); No renewal right (Development Agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Written notice, no default, all amounts owed paid, current lease for premises, assignment of leasehold interest upon termination/expiration, refurbish Center, sign release, pay renewal fee, sign then-current franchise agreement and Renewal Addendum (may have materially different terms). |
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | All accrued monetary obligations satisfied, general release signed, transferee executes new franchise agreement (may differ materially), transferee pays $15,000 transfer fee, transferee assumes warranty work, transferee completes initial training and meets standards, transferee not in Competitive Business, transferee pays $10,000 initial advertising deposit (may increase 10% annually), franchisee pays sales commission (10% of gross sales price or $30,000 if franchisor identifies buyer), franchisee pays $3,000 transfer fee, franchisee and transferee execute other documents, franchisee/transferee completes refurbishing tasks, franchisee has required inventory ($2,500 minimum). |
| Termination for Cause | Bankruptcy, abandonment, felony conviction, unauthorized transfer, failure to comply with in-term covenants, unauthorized use of confidential information/Playbook, improper transfer upon death/disability, violation of health/safety laws, material misrepresentation, repeated customer complaints, intentional underreporting, failure to complete training, repeated violations, failure to open Center on time. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term of franchise; 1 year after termination/expiration/transfer/ceasing to operate/compliance with restrictions/final court order |
| Non-Compete Details | During term: Cannot divert business to Competitive Business, or own/maintain/engage in/be employed by/finance/have interest in Competitive Business. After term: Cannot divert business to Competitive Business, or own/maintain/engage in/be employed by/finance/have interest in Competitive Business at Center, within 10 miles of Center, or within 10 miles of any existing/proposed Maaco Center (including retail stores) that is operating/under development/construction. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee (or the approved principal operator) must devote full time, energy, and efforts to the management and supervision of the Center. The majority investor and the individual conducting day-to-day management must attend and complete the initial training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor or its affiliates, or approved suppliers. Franchisor has the right to designate a single supplier for the Management System, any software or hardware components thereof, and/or associated services. |
| Supply Restrictions | Must follow standards and specifications. May be required to purchase from approved suppliers. Currently, can purchase from any supplier meeting specifications, but must notify franchisor for unapproved items. Franchisor can substitute equivalent items and pass on price increases. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $39,661,447 from sale of equipment, inventory, supplies, and signs to franchisees in fiscal year 2021. $2,853,253 in rebates and other payments from suppliers due to franchisee transactions in fiscal year 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.3M
Median Revenue
$1.2M
Revenue Range
$360K – $7.7M
Sample Size
385 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor Litigation & Risk Flags
2 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor System Growth
Total Units
411
Franchised
411
Company-Owned
0
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor currently operates 411 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 24 | 459 |
| 2020 | 6 | 39 | 426 |
| 2021 | 6 | 21 | 411 |
Transfers: 103 | Closures: 84
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$208.8M
Net Income
$132.9M
Total Assets
$530.9M
Audited by Grant Thornton LLP for year ending December 25, 2021.
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor franchise ranges from $281,000 to $495,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor charges a royalty fee of 9% of gross receipts of gross sales, plus a $1,000 weekly, or an amount equal to the weekly marketing budget of franchisees operating in your designated market area, whichever is greater contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor franchise owners report average revenue of $1.3M and median revenue of $1.2M. This is based on a sample of 385 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Maaco Franchisor SPV- Seasoned Franchisor has been franchising since 1972. The FDD shows an investment range of $281,000-$495,500, a 9% of gross receipts royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 2 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $281,000 to $495,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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