Midas vs DPF Alternatives Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Midas Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Investment $198,650 - $539,512$45,000 - $141,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 10%$750/mo.
Advertising Fee included$300/mo.
Year Founded 19562013
Year Franchised 19562016
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Midas Franchise
DPF Alternatives Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Financially capable
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    Financing Options

     
    Midas Franchise
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Midas Franchise
    DPF Alternatives 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
    DPF Alternatives Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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.

    "Top  ""  "Entrepreneur
    #84 in Canada's Top franchises.

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    #62 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #199 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #111 in Franchise 500 for 2021.







    About DPF Alternatives

    "DPF
    DPF Alternatives has franchise opportunities available with many markets selling quickly. If you are interested in joining a highly resilient, fast growing niche market, and you like being part of a team, the largest Diesel Particulate Filter service company in the country would like to welcome you with open arms. Our DPF Alternatives family is always looking for great team players who want to make a difference.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

    #361 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.