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Maaco Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $350,000–$550,000. Franchise fee: $30,000. Royalty: 8.0% + 5.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$30,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$350,000–$550,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
8.0% + 5.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$900K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Maaco

Real Estate & Buildout $120,000
Equipment & Fixtures $130,000
Initial Inventory $30,000
Initial Marketing $20,000
Working Capital Reserve $65,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$300,000
Liquid Capital Required
$150,000

vs. Automotive Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+75% vs. avg ($257K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+5.3% vs. avg (2.7%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Automotive franchises. Actual results vary.

~50.0 years

Based on $900K estimated annual revenue, 14% net margin, and 8.0+5.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.