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Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting

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Business Type

Franchise

Min Liquid Capital

$140,000

Total Investment

$339,000 to $451,000

Required Net Worth

$300,000

Number of Units

470

In Business Since

1972

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview

MAACO is more than a franchise opportunity. It is a time-tested system that provides continuous support and training to position you to grow a prosperous business and automotive franchise service. With MAACO, you'll receive expert assistance, so you never feel alone. No automotive experience is required. Whether your previous background is in management, sales or any non-industry related field, it doesn't matter. The MAACO system gives you all the components for success. For starters you'll receive 4 weeks of intensive management training at MAACO Headquarters, 3 weeks of on-the-job training for both you and your employees, and ongoing operations support.

Our 35 years experience in franchising - servicing over 15 million customers - provides you with a time-tested operating system unsurpassed in the franchise world. MAACO will provide you with lots of franchising information and know-how to help make this endeavor a success. And unlike many other franchises available today, MAACO backs this information up with a record of success.

Products & Services

Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting a franchise opportunity from Franchise Genius

Want to spruce up an older car? Searching for an auto repair service that won't leave your pockets empty? Need an insurance estimate? MAACO car body shops are the leader in all types of discount auto paint and bodywork throughout the country.

An independent survey showed our auto repair service prices are on average 33 percent lower than other leading, with quicker turnaround and quality equal to or better than other leading auto body shops and dealerships.

Word-of-mouth from 16 million satisfied clients continues to grow Maaco's reputation. And our warrantees are honored at all 500 locations coast to coast.

These days, many people pay for collision repairs out of their own pocket. Deductibles are getting higher. Or sometimes, you just don't want your insurance company involved. We understand. MAACO's best body shop practices for less help keep more money in your pocket. We can save you up to 33% over independent car body shops!

MAACO will bring your car back to showroom condition, maintain its OEM specs, safety, structural integrity and resale value. Ask about our warranty honored at 500 centers, coast to coast. MAACO's discount auto body paint color match systems include Sherwin-Williams and DuPont products, approved by all car manufacturers.

MAACO's turnaround is nearly 25% faster than independent auto body shops. Our dedicated in/out scheduling ensures cars don't wait.

Training & Support

FRANCHISE AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Site location assistance
Third-party financing
Lease negotiation assistance

FRANCHISE TRAINING

Business management and profitability planning
Sales, management, and customer service procedures
Production training
Computer estimating and online inventory purchasing

OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Customer Service Manager recruiting and training
Ongoing business analysis
On-site consultation

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Technical recruiting assistance
On-site technical training
Technical refresher courses
Technical tips and updates

ADVERTISING ASSISTANCE

Nationally recognized television and radio advertising
Internet advertising
Yellow Pages assistance and ad placement
Center design and point-of-purchase merchandising

Why Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting?

It's no wonder the MAACO has become recognized as one of the best franchise business opportunities available today. With nearly 500 MAACO franchise Centers operating in the U.S. and Canada today and system-wide sales approaching 1/2 Billion dollars, MAACO has been recognized by experts in both the franchising industry and the media for our overall excellence, growth potential and helpful support systems. MAACO's franchising statistics and accolades certainly speak for themselves. Here are just a few of the many awards we have received over the years:

From 1991-1993, Entrepreneur magazine ranked MAACO #1 in Auto Painting and Repairs.
In 1996, the Wall Street Journal's National Business Employment Monthly named MAACO a "Best Franchise Buy"
In 1998, Success magazine awarded MAACO five stars - the highest rating in every category: Overall Franchisee Satisfaction, Financial Satisfaction, Quality of Training and Quality of Field Support.
In 1999, P.O.V. magazine named MAACO as one of its "Eight Great" top franchise opportunities picks
In 2000, Automotive Body Repair News, in a feature story titled "Own the Market" declared, "MAACO dominates the low-cost refinishing market and shows that profits can be discovered in niche areas."
In 2001 through 2005 Entrepreneur magazine ranked MAACO as #1 in the franchise category in its Annual Franchise 500 survey.
In 2002 Entrepreneur magazine ranked MAACO as #1 in the franchise category in its Annual Franchise 500 survey
In 2003 Entrepreneur magazine ranked MAACO as #1 in the franchise category in its Annual Franchise 500 survey
In 2004 Entrepreneur magazine ranked MAACO as #1 in the franchise category in its Annual Franchise 500 survey
In 2005 Entrepreneur magazine ranked MAACO "Best of the Best" franchise and #1 Franchise in the Auto Appearances Services Category.

Are You a Good Fit for Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting?

Who owns MAACO Centers today?
MAACO's automotive franchise solution can work for those who possess drive, ambition and strong work ethic. MAACO owners come from all walks of life - marketing executives, airline pilots, military, teachers, management, football players, doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers, human resources, and more. Few had any prior automotive experience before embarking on a MAACO franchising opportunity. What they all did have in common however, was the dream to own their own business and the willingness to work hard.

With over 35 years of experience, MAACO has developed an operating system that is uniquely specific to our business. We have created a training program for teaching this operating system to new franchisees that we believe is one of the most comprehensive management training programs in the franchising opportunity arena. We actually prefer individuals who have no prior automotive experience and who have the ability to learn our system and execute it at a high level in their franchise location.

What's more, did you know that:

You can own a franchise with as little as 15% down! (subject to credit qualification)
You do not always need outside collateral to finance a new franchise!
You can take up to ten years to repay an SBA loan!
You can rollover your IRA or 401K into a new business, tax and penalty free!

What's more, we have developed an insourcing finance department to work with us to work with you. Their specialty is helping people realize the dream of owning their own business by providing the necessary funding. We have helped scores of people turn the right franchise opportunity into reality. Our track record has been outstanding. In fact for persons who can themselves meet the minimum $75,000 cash investment, we have been able to help with the rest over 95% of the time for those with a net worth of over $300,000.

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