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Midas (Canada)
105 Commander Blvd.
Agincourt, ON M1S 3X8 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (416) 291-4261
Fax: (416) 291-0635
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.midas.com
Contact: Ms. Linda Cornacchia, Manager Realty
Total undercar service, specializing in exhaust, brakes, suspension, front end and wheel alignment.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1955; |
First Franchise: |
1961 |
| Franchise Units: |
245 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
245 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 245;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 126 in ON, 33 in PQ, 33 BC
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 3, 2, 4, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 4-5 FT, 4-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS, End Plaza
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$120K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$250K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$250K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$300K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
5% |
|
Advertising: |
5% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
20/20 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
No |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
60 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,f,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
Varies. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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