Business Description

There are over 400 MAACO franchise centres in Canada, the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Between them, these franchises repair and paint over 800,000 vehicles a year. Thousands of car owners as well as local and national fleet administrators rely upon their local MAACO centre to maintain their vehicles' appearance. In 2011, MAACO was ranked #1 in Automotive Appearance Services in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1972

Franchising Since:  1972

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	458	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	458	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 15 Canadians Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 427 93.2% In 27 States Canada: 31 6.8% In 6 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 458 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. British Columbia	3
2. Alberta	6
3. Ontario	19

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$90K
Total Investment:	$297K
Average Total Investment:	$297K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	9%
Average Royalty:	9%
Advertising Fee:	$850/Wk.

Average Number of Employees: 6-10 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 8,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, Newsletter, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. King of Prussia, PA	4 Weeks
2. In Store	3 Weeks
3. In Store	On-Going as Required
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30 U.S.: Yes Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting.