Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting Franchise
Maaco is America’s #1 in Auto Paint and Body Repair!
MAACO was founded in 1972, and is America’s Body Shop franchised with nearly 500 owner operators whose centers boast system-wide sales approaching ½ billion dollars. We celebrate extraordinary brand recognition and thirty seven years without any national competition.
Our franchises dominate the auto repair and painting industry with approximately 47% U.S. market share.
The average vehicle age has grown from 8.3 years old in 1998 to 9.4 years old in 2008. Now, more than ever, people are holding on to their cars longer.
Why Choose Maaco?
Preliminary data indicates a decrease in the total number of collision repair shops in 2007, representing the fifth decrease in the past six years.
MAACO grew in store count last year. In 2006, 64% of independent and dealer collision repair shops had sales less than $750,000.
MAACO is the leader in the $42.4 billion automotive paint and collision industry. With virtually no nationally branded competition and nearly 40 years in franchising, MAACO dominates the automotive cosmetic paint market share at more than 45 percent. Furthermore MAACO’s advancement in the cosmetic collision sector (“cosmolision”) provides dealers with fantastic opportunity for continued growth:- #1 auto service provider;
- We have a national footprint unlike other automotive aftermarket franchise companies;
- Instant brand recognition;
- Recognized by 95% of Americans, “Uh-Oh…Better Get MAACO”®;
- No national competition;
- 30,000 independent body shops have no synergy;
- Proven operating system;
- The reason why our franchisees are successful;
- Recession-resistant business;
- New car sales have declined; people are fixing what they have;
- Nearly 40 year experience;
- Our founder started AAMCO and the Goddard Schools as well;
- Average certified store volume $973,000;
- Highest among all automotive aftermarket franchise companies;
- Tremendous Earning Potential;
- Maaco stores with sales volume over $1 million average $173,000 profit;
- No automotive experience necessary;
- Our franchisees come from all walks of life;
- Great hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (estimates only);
- Our business is family-friendly;
- New light collision services now represent 50% of repairs;
- This is a $10 billion market which has fueled our growth.
The Maaco Advantage
As a cornerstone company of Driven Brands, Inc., America’s most diversified franchise company, MAACO’s reputation among vehicle owners in the United States and Canada is one reason franchisees seek out MAACO franchise opportunities.
Experts in franchising have recognized MAACO for its overall excellence, growth potential and helpful support systems for store operators. MAACO is North America’s number-one automotive aftermarket franchise in terms of unit sales. With system-wide sales approaching a half billion dollars, MAACO is regarded as one of today’s best automotive franchise opportunities.
- As a new franchisee, you’ll not only be a MAACO owner, but you’ll also be part of the MAACO family;
- You’ll align yourself with a successful business and share the following advantages;
- A winning retail strategy with brand recognition;
- More than 45 percent U.S. market share, servicing more than 600,000 vehicles each year;
- We dominate the cosmetic paint and repair market;
- Outstanding earning potential;
- A proven method you can trust;
- World class, comprehensive training program;
- Start up and ongoing operating support and assistance;
- Territory protection;
- Proprietary software;
- Incredible buying power.
The Benefits of Maaco
Nearly 500 MAACO shops are currently in operation worldwide. As the automotive service market continues to expand, our franchisees continue to increase this number.
MAACO franchises are in demand because we offer a solid plan for business ownership in addition to:
- Unparalleled training and support;
- Fine-tuned systems that only a company with our track record can offer.
Macco Training and Support
MAACO believes that quality franchisee training and support is not just the foundation of a strong business, but also the corner stone of a successful MAACO auto service franchise. You will experience one of the most comprehensive training and support systems in this industry, as well as any other MAACO provides franchisees with the following training and support.
New franchisees receive:
- Four weeks of training at an existing center at our corporate headquarters; and
- Three-plus weeks of on-the-job training for them and their employees.
Our unprecedented and continued operational support positions candidates from all walks of life, including those with no automotive experience, to thrive in our system.
Marketing and Advertising
- In-house advertising agency whose sole client is MAACO;
- Local purchasing done by in-house media buyers;
- Franchisees never pay for creative;
- Nationally recognized print, TV and radio ads;
- Yellow pages ad placement;
- Internet;
- Monthly reconciliation.
Franchise Requirements
- No automotive experience necessary;
- Sales and management experience helpful;
- Our franchisees come from all walks of life;
- Corporate executives;
- Veterans;
- Teachers;
- Doctors;
- Engineers;
- Lawyers, and more.
Financial Requirements
- $250,000 Net Worth;
- A minimum of $90,000 in liquid assets; and
- A credit score of at least 700.
