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Midas Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Auto service franchise providing comprehensive car care services, including brakes, tires, oil changes, and exhaust repairs, ensuring reliable and efficient vehicle performance.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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889
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Franchise fee

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$35,000
Investment

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$143,000 - $1,366,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,200,000

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Midas is a prominent American chain specializing in automotive maintenance and service, under the ownership of TBC Corp. Its corporate headquarters are located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The inception of this chain dates back to 1954 when Nate H. Sherman established the first Midas center in Macon, Georgia.

Midas centers are known for selling and installing a variety of motor vehicle components, such as exhaust systems, brake components, suspension parts, heating and cooling system parts, tires, batteries, and other motor vehicle parts. In addition, they provide extensive general and scheduled vehicle maintenance services.

The franchising of the chain started in 1956, leading to substantial growth. Today, Midas has expanded to over 1,900 locations worldwide, with 973 franchises operating in the United States.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Midas franchise is $143,000 - $1,366,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Midas offers 3 investment options:

Type of Franchise Initial Investment
New 8-Bay Midas Shop $385,450 to $940,050
Conversion of an Operating or Previously Operated Automotive Repair Facility to a Midas Shop $143,400 to $941,050
Co-Branding Shop Franchise $170,150 to $1,365,750


The investment information below is based on the estimated initial investment for a new 8-bay Midas Shop.


We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a New 8-Bay Midas Shop franchise.


Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee, Minimum Site Payment, or Deposit$35,000
Marketing Support Program or Other Grand Opening Advertising$20,000
Travel & Living Expenses while Training$1,050 to $8,000
Security Deposit, Licenses & Permits$10,000 to $50,000
Rent and Real Estate Taxes - 3 Months$15,000 to $75,000
Equipment & Tools$180,000 to $385,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Equipment$15,500 to $41,000
Computer, Hardware & Telephone System$10,300 to $30,800
Office & Waiting Room Furniture & Point of Purchase Materials$10,300 to $30,800
Branding$10,300 to $41,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Signage$5,100 to $25,700
Initial Inventory & Supplies$25,700 to $103,000
Point-Of-Sale System License and Training Fees$0 to $10,800
Point-of-Sale System Software Maintenance Fee - 3 Months$0 to $1,250
Parts & Labor Guide Subscription - 3 Months$0 to $400
Insurance - 3 Months$1,550 to $4,600
Legal & Accounting$1,050 to $3,600
Additional Funds - 3 Months$41,500 to $69,000
Miscellaneous$3,100 to $5,100
Total Estimated Initial Investment$385,450 to $940,050

If you acquire a Co-Branding Shop franchise, Midas discloses the following additional estimated investment amounts.


Type of Expenditure Amount
Oil Change Bay Lift Costs$0 to $29,000
Additional Equipment & Tools$0 to $37,000
Emissions Analyzer$0 to $41,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Equipment$0 to $11,300
Office & Waiting Room Furniture$2,050
Branding & Exterior Improvements$11,300 to $77,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Signage$0 to $10,250
Initial Inventory$0 to $5,100
Total Estimated Additional Initial Investment$13,400 to $212,000
Total Investment Under Preceding Tables$143,400 to $941,050
Total Estimated Investment for Co-Branding Shop$170,150 to $1,365,750

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Midas offers 3 investment options:

Type of Franchise Initial Investment
New 8-Bay Midas Shop $385,450 to $940,050
Conversion of an Operating or Previously Operated Automotive Repair Facility to a Midas Shop $143,400 to $941,050
Co-Branding Shop Franchise $170,150 to $1,365,750


The investment information below is based on the estimated initial investment for a new 8-bay Midas Shop.


We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a New 8-Bay Midas Shop franchise.


Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee, Minimum Site Payment, or Deposit$35,000
Marketing Support Program or Other Grand Opening Advertising$20,000
Travel & Living Expenses while Training$1,050 to $8,000
Security Deposit, Licenses & Permits$10,000 to $50,000
Rent and Real Estate Taxes - 3 Months$15,000 to $75,000
Equipment & Tools$180,000 to $385,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Equipment$15,500 to $41,000
Computer, Hardware & Telephone System$10,300 to $30,800
Office & Waiting Room Furniture & Point of Purchase Materials$10,300 to $30,800
Branding$10,300 to $41,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Signage$5,100 to $25,700
Initial Inventory & Supplies$25,700 to $103,000
Point-Of-Sale System License and Training Fees$0 to $10,800
Point-of-Sale System Software Maintenance Fee - 3 Months$0 to $1,250
Parts & Labor Guide Subscription - 3 Months$0 to $400
Insurance - 3 Months$1,550 to $4,600
Legal & Accounting$1,050 to $3,600
Additional Funds - 3 Months$41,500 to $69,000
Miscellaneous$3,100 to $5,100
Total Estimated Initial Investment$385,450 to $940,050

If you acquire a Co-Branding Shop franchise, Midas discloses the following additional estimated investment amounts.


Type of Expenditure Amount
Oil Change Bay Lift Costs$0 to $29,000
Additional Equipment & Tools$0 to $37,000
Emissions Analyzer$0 to $41,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Equipment$0 to $11,300
Office & Waiting Room Furniture$2,050
Branding & Exterior Improvements$11,300 to $77,000
Shipping and Installation Costs - Signage$0 to $10,250
Initial Inventory$0 to $5,100
Total Estimated Additional Initial Investment$13,400 to $212,000
Total Investment Under Preceding Tables$143,400 to $941,050
Total Estimated Investment for Co-Branding Shop$170,150 to $1,365,750

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Midas's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

Number of units

Midas had 1000 total units in 2026, of which 889 were franchised-owned and 111 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Midas

key competitors in the

Oil Change

sector.

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889

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$143,000

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$1,366,000

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Training 

Midas offers an operations training program specifically designed for Service Center managers. The course content and length are determined by the franchisor and held at locations chosen by Midas. The training comprises a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on, on-the-job training. The duration of each segment depends on the participant’s aptitude and willingness to learn.

Costs Associated with Training

While Midas delivers the training, franchisees are responsible for covering all related expenses. This includes compensation, travel, lodging, and personal expenses incurred during the training period.

Ongoing and Additional Training

After the Service Center opens, Midas may require franchisees and their managers to complete further training programs. These requirements are outlined in the Manual or other written communications. Midas reserves the right to update these training requirements and may charge fees for additional courses.

Local and National Training

Midas provides both local and national training opportunities. Local sessions include franchisee orientation, fleet sales representative training, and fleet transaction process training. National training also covers the fleet transaction process, ensuring comprehensive support for franchisees across the board.

Territory Protection

Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory. They are authorized to operate their Franchised Unit at a specific location approved by the franchisor. This agreement does not grant any exclusive geographic area, market, or territorial rights to the franchisee.

Consequently, franchisees may encounter competition from various sources, including other franchisees, outlets franchised or owned by the franchisor or its affiliates, and other distribution channels or competitive brands controlled by the franchisor.

Although there is a negotiated area for the franchisee to operate, known as the "Designated Territory," it does not ensure exclusivity. The boundaries of this Designated Territory can be defined using various methods, such as zip codes, streets, landmarks, or county lines.

Competitors

Below are some of Midas's key competitors in the Oil Change sector.

Victory Lane Quick Oil Change

Franchisees

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12
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-25%
-25%
Investment

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$240,000 - $765,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$639,000

Take 5 Oil Change

Franchisees

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173
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284%
284%
Investment

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$223,000 - $1,617,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$1,285,000

SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up

Franchisees

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66
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-4%
-4%
Investment

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$291,000 - $1,972,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$1,387,000

Kwik Kar

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$291,000 - $1,972,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$1,005,000

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

Franchisees

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40
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-63%
-63%
Investment

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$2,562,000 - $3,815,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$1,842,000

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Franchisees

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1063
+
21%
21%
Investment

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$192,000 - $3,484,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$1,705,000

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