MightyFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Mighty franchise requires a total initial investment of $249K – $571K, including a $65K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $2.3M[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $249K – $571K
- 28th pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- $2.3M
- 20th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 6th pct Automotive
- Units
- 93
- 21st pct Automotive
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Automotive · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Automotive avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 5.6x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
Franchising since 1970. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Bottom line
- Total investment $249K – $571K including a $65K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $2.3M/year (median $1.7M).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 13/100.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- MDSA, LLC
- Parent company
- Gonher North America, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- GA
- HQ
- 650 Engineering Drive, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
- Auditor
- Bennett Thrasher LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $127.1M
- vs $126.1M prior year
Overview
About
Mighty franchisees operate a [service/product category — need clarification] business serving [target market]. Day-to-day operations likely include customer acquisition, service/product delivery, inventory/supply management, and local marketing within their protected territory.
- CEO
- Joshua A. D'Agostino
- Headquarters
- GA
- Founded
- 1963
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 42
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $65K | $65K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $50K | $100K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $134K | $406K |
| Total initial investment | $249K | $571K |
Source: Mighty 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$444K
19.5% margin
Unlevered ROIC
92%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
13 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $249K – $571K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $50K – $100K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $65K – $130K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Gross Sales or Product Purchases · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 5.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.5% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $38K |
| Renewal fee | $8K |
| Total fee load | 5.5% of rev |
A 5.5% total fee load is unusually lean. More of each revenue dollar stays with the franchisee.
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $2.3M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $1.7M
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 80 units
- vs category median 70
- Range (low → high)
- $507K→$5.1M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 4 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · typical
Compared against 221 Automotive brands
Revenue is 5.6x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Automotive averages
How Mighty Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 93
- Opened
- 4
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 98%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +3.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +3.3%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 3
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 42 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
42
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 4 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 4
- Loan volume
- N/A
- Amount data pending
- Median loan
- N/A
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 0
- Defaults
- 0
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Mighty presents moderate-to-elevated risk due to undisclosed profitability metrics, negligible growth, aggressive dual royalty structure, and small system scale limiting support resources.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Bennett Thrasher LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 13 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNet income not disclosed in Item 19 — cannot assess actual profitability despite $2.28M average revenue
- 02MINORAnemic unit growth of 3.3% YoY suggests market saturation or franchisee dissatisfaction
- 03MINORHigh royalty structure (5% + 8.3% on product purchases) creates dual revenue drain totaling ~13% of gross
- 04MEDInitial investment range ($248K–$570K) is substantial with no disclosed net income benchmarks for ROI validation
- 05MEDOnly 93 units system-wide indicates limited brand recognition and support infrastructure
- 06MED10-year term locks franchisees into commitment with minimal disclosed exit data
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Designated territory |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 90 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Georgia |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 29 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 96 hrs
- POS system
- Autopart or Pacesetter
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Autopart or Pacesetter
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Mighty franchise?
The total investment to open a Mighty franchise ranges from $249K – $571K, with an initial franchise fee of $65K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Mighty franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Mighty FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $2.3M. The median is $1.7M. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Mighty's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Mighty (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Mighty franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Mighty has 93 total units in the United States, including 90 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 4 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Mighty a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Mighty as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 13 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.