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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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