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Maaco vs Midas

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Maaco and Midas are automotive franchises. Maaco requires an investment of $196K – $644K while Midas requires $342K – $925K. In terms of revenue, Maaco reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system. On SBA loan performance, Midas has a lower charge-off rate (13.3%) compared to Maaco (17.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Maaco B (Above average) and Midas A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$196K – $644K
$342K – $925K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$35K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6MOutlet subset
$1.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
17.4% (612 loans)
13.3% (451 loans)
Total Units
363
975
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1972
1956
FDD Year
2025
2025