Midas vs The Collision Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Midas vs The Collision Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Midas Franchise
The Collision Shop Franchise
Investment $198,650 - $539,512$150,000 - $175,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 10%6%/wk.
Advertising Fee included-
Year Founded 19561992
Year Franchised 19561993
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Midas Franchise
The Collision Shop Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Financially capable
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    Financing Options

     
    Midas Franchise
    The Collision Shop Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Midas Franchise
    The Collision Shop Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees required to operate - 9

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Midas Franchise
    The Collision Shop Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Midas

    In 1956 Nate H. Sherman founded Midas to service mufflers and other exhaust system parts. Within a year, 100 Midas shops had been opened in 40 states. Today, Midas services shock absorbers, brakes, tires, batteries, radiators and heating and cooling systems. The company also manufactures and distributes parts for brakes, steering-suspension, muffler and exhaust systems.

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    #199 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
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    About The Collision Shop

    At THE COLLISION SHOP, we make it easy for you to own your own Auto Body & Paint Franchise. From the initial store set up to the hiring of the employees. THE COLLISION SHOP makes it a pleasant and rewarding experience. If you are ready to make the move to becoming your own boss, contact us today and learn why THE COLLISION SHOP is the number one Auto Body & Paint Franchise.
    AUTO BODY & PAINT FRANCHISE *NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY *Turn-Key Operation *Computerized Estimating *Easy Computerized Accounting System *Financing Available *Great Family Business *Be Your Own Boss *Success In Any Economy *On-going Local Support *Includes All Equipment *Existing Locations Available *One Month Training *Technical Support *Proven System