A Golden Opportunity – with Midas
You Can Get Into a Business of Your Own within 90 Days in Select Markets

By becoming a franchise partner with a world famous brand and one of the most recognized names in auto repair and maintenance, you can experience the best of both worlds: the support of an experienced franchise organization combined with the satisfaction of operating your very own business.

Benefit from 97% Consumer Brand Awareness¹  Midas is a trusted, globally recognized brand and is one of the world’s largest providers of automotive services. We have franchised, licensed and company-owned Midas shops in 15 countries, offering a wide range of maintenance and repair services, such as brake, exhaust, maintenance, tires, steering and suspension services. If you have strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service excellence, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. 

• One of the most recognized names with 97% brand awareness¹
• Over 50 years of leadership in the automotive service industry
• Development, Operations and Real Estate Support to help you get into business quickly (within 90 days in select markets)
• Prime locations available throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Select Lifetime Warranty Products
• Industry Leader in three core categories: Exhaust, Brakes, Shocks & Struts
• Strategic alliances for parts distribution to North American Midas locations
• R.O. Writer™ Shop Management System
• A large franchisee network in North America (United States and Canada)
• North America-wide retail programs like tires and fleet account management

Our Brand and Our Legacy

• 97% ‘Midas’ brand name recognition
• Over 50 years of industry leadership
• Globally recognized brand with 2,300 shops worldwide
• A leader in the auto service industry and ranked #61 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500
• Active member of the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) supporting adherence to service standards for automotive repair businesses
• A track record of adapting and adjusting to new consumer demands with new programs and retail services
• An ongoing commitment to deliver quality service and to satisfy our customers

Why Midas?  With people keeping their vehicles for longer periods of time, comes an increased demand for automotive service centers that perform preventative maintenance and automotive repairs. Midas is a trusted brand that consumers turn to for a wide range of automotive services.  Our service centers provide total car care including tires, tire services and oil changes. As a Midas franchisee, you’ll be well-positioned to capitalize on the continued demand for automotive services and build long-term relationships with customers who want convenient, quality car care. As a Midas franchisee, you’ll operate a recession-resistant business that enjoys 97% consumer recognition¹ and provides you with a significant competitive edge in the marketplace.

Do you have what it takes?  Franchise candidates have the confidence and visions to take an active approach to building their own business wile serving Midas customers in their local community.

• Strong business acumen
• Passion to exceed customer expectations
• Energy and drive to build your business
• Vision and motivation to positively impact the community
• Integrity in execution of franchise programs
• Diligent financial management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Gary Bauserman, Harrisonburg, Virginia

“Owning a Midas franchise is better than being an independent – Midas has a great support system and they have great training for you and your staff. If you have a problem you’re not alone and you also get better deals on your pricing and parts than if you were independent.

“Midas customer service is what sets us apart - the Midas warranty, our friendly staff at the counter and our technicians that take every customer to their vehicle and explain the service to them—our customers know that we’re not selling them anything they don’t need.”

We’re Committed to Your Success!  Midas has a history of encouraging and supporting our franchisees for over 50 years.  The Midas leadership team is dedicated to your long-term success and supports you with programs designed to help you achieve operational excellence.  Become your own boss with an experienced franchise partner like Midas and enjoy these benefits -

• Complete orientation and training program - You will receive classroom instruction and hands-on training to prepare you for operating your new auto service business
• Ongoing training - E-learning, self-study and regional seminars help you and your staff make your franchise as efficient and productive as possible
• Extensive marketing and operations support - An experienced team of operations professionals to provide guidance and shop management expertise
• Operations manuals – Tools to help guide you through every aspect of operating the business
• Proven systems – Franchise resources you can use from customer service training to shop management systems support and includes a dedicated franchisee intranet site that provides you with access to reports, bulletins, shop and account data, as well as shop training support through the Midas Learning System

Midas Franchise Disclaimer:

This advertisement is not an offering.  This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA and WI.  If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.  MN Reg. File No. F-3. © 2011 Midas International Corporation, 1300 Arlington Heights Road, Itasca, Illinois 60143.

¹  Brand Awareness Rating as determined by regularly scheduled audits of brand marketing effectiveness conducted by Midas.

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