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The real numbers on owning a Midas franchise

Midas Shop Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$385,450–$940,050
Total fees
10% of sales
Outlets
1,000
Closure signals
116 ceased, 3 terminated
Lawsuits
3

What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross revenues by quartile (2025): Top 1/4 avg $2.14M, median $1.73M; Bottom 1/4 avg $677K, median $699K. Per-visit revenue and Google ratings also provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

111 franchises reacquired in 2025; 116 ceased operations (2025); negative franchisee trend.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Franchisor's framing: Gross revenues by quartile (2025): Top 1/4 avg $2.14M, median $1.73M; Bottom 1/4 avg $677K, med…
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Midas franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Midas franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $385,450–$940,050, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Midas franchise owners make?
Gross revenues by quartile (2025): Top 1/4 avg $2.14M, median $1.73M; Bottom 1/4 avg $677K, median $699K. Per-visit revenue and Google ratings also provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Midas franchise failure rate?
111 franchises reacquired in 2025; 116 ceased operations (2025); negative franchisee trend.
Is a Midas franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Midas scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36030-202604-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Midas or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.