Source: FranopolisMAACO COLLISION REPAIR
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor is the successor to the business founded by Anthony A. Martino in 1972 as Maaco Enterprises, Inc.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe are the successor to the business founded by Anthony A. Martino in 1972 as Maaco Enterprises, Inc.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Initial Advertising Contribution | $15,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 Initial Advertising Contribution (4) $15,000 |
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Construction, Design, Tenant Improvements and Miscellaneous Start-Up Costs | $25,000 to $150,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 Construction, Design, Tenant Improvements and Miscellaneous Start-Up Costs (6) $25,000 to $150,000 |
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Opening Inventory and Supplies | $15,000 to $37,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 Opening Inventory and Supplies (5) $15,000 to $37,000 |
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Living Expenses During Training | $3,500 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 Living Expenses During Training (3) $3,500 to $5,000 |
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Additional Funds – 3 Months | $50,000 to $75,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 Additional Funds – 3 Months (7) $50,000 to $75,000 |
| Development Agreement - Development Fee | $87,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 42 As stated in Item 1, you must commit to developing a minimum of 3 Maaco Centers under the Development Agreement, in which case the Development Fee would be $87,500. |
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 38 Initial Franchise Fee (2) $45,000 |
| Auto Body Conversion Center - Equipment, Signage and Initial Computer Hardware | $32,500 to $307,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 Equipment, Signage and Initial Computer Hardware (5) $ 32,500 to $307,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
- Royalty Fee 8% of gross receipts
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Advertising Contribution | You must pay us a non-refundable “Initial Advertising Contribution” of $15,000 no later than 30 days before the Center is scheduled to open. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee $2,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Initial Franchise Fee Paid During Fiscal Year 2024 | During fiscal year 2024, franchisees paid an initial franchise fee ranging from $5,000 to $45,000. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Pre-Opening Purchases | Based on current costs, we estimate your purchase of these pre-opening items from our affiliates will be between approximately $255,000 to $344,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Resale Initial Franchise Fee | Further, under our current Franchise Agreement, when you (as the transferee) purchase an existing Maaco Center, we will charge you a resale initial franchise fee of $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Commingled Funds Fee | Commingled Funds Fee $2,500, plus $250 for each subsequent month until you separately account for the funds | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Management System Software License Fee | CCC One Base Package (as detailed in Note 5) monthly license fee: $799 to $973, plus taxes | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Resale Initial Advertising Deposit | Under our current Franchise Agreement, you (as the transferee) also must pay us an initial advertising deposit of $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Sales Commission | Sales Commission 10% of the gross sales price of the Center or $30,000, whichever is greater | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Weekly Marketing Fee | Weekly Marketing Fee $1,200, or an amount equal to the weekly marketing budget of franchisees operating in your designated market area as of the date of the Franchise Agreement, whichever is greater | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 33 |
| Additional Initial Training Attendee Fee | Additional people may attend the initial training program if you pay our then-current training fees for any additional attendees (currently, $2,500 per attendee). | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer Fee $3,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee 8% of gross receipts | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 33 |
| Initial Training and Opening Fee | You must pay us a non-refundable “Initial Training and Opening Fee” of $10,000 no later than 30 days before your (or your majority investor’s) and the Center’s principal operator’s (if the principal operator is not you or your majority investor) arrival at the initial training program | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Supplemental or Refresher Training Fee | Currently, we charge up to $400 per person, per day for supplemental or refresher training provided at our headquarters ... we may increase each of these fees and charge up to $1,000 per person per day | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 36 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesYou will not receive an exclusive territory under the Franchise Agreement, the Development Agreement, or, if applicable, the Limited Exclusivity Addendum.
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory under the Franchise Agreement, the Development Agreement, or, if applicable, the Limited Exclusivity Addendum.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 398 | 0 | 398 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 79 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 363 | 0 | 363 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 79 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2022 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2022 411 398 -13
Company-Owned 2022 0 0 0
Total Outlets 2022 411 398 -13
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 376 363 -13
Company-Owned 2024 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2024 376 363 -13
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor is the successor to the business founded by Anthony A. Martino in 1972 as Maaco Enterprises, Inc.
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Source NotesWe are the successor to the business founded by Anthony A. Martino in 1972 as Maaco Enterprises, Inc.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Michael F. Diamond (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Maaco, MAA, and Driven Brands), Daniel Rivera (Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Maaco and MAA; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President of Driven Brands), Frank Petrane (Brand President for Maaco and MAA) and Missy McKinley (Chief Operating Officer of Maaco and MAA).
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Maaco, MAA, and Driven Brands: Michael F. Diamond
Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Maaco and MAA; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President of Driven Brands: Daniel Rivera
Brand President for Maaco and MAA: Frank Petrane
Source NotesChief Operating Officer of Maaco and MAA: Missy McKinley
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
12Territory
You will not receive an exclusive territory under the Franchise Agreement, the Development Agreement, or, if applicable, the Limited Exclusivity Addendum.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive territory under the Franchise Agreement, the Development Agreement, or, if applicable, the Limited Exclusivity Addendum.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 363 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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