Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, America's Bodyshop
Maaco franchises automobile repair centers specializing in collision repair, auto painting, and bodywork services under the brands Maaco®, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting®, and America’s Bodyshop®. Franchisees operate shops that provide these services to vehicle owners, focusing on affordable repairs for cars damaged in accidents or needing repainting. The target market includes individual car owners, fleet operators, and customers referred by insurance companies seeking quality body shop services.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + $1,200 weekly marketing fee + $799-$973/mo software license fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 317 franchised Maaco Centers that operated from December 31, 2023 through December 28, 2024 and met specified criteria.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for the 317 centers: (159 units × $2,226,532 + 158 units × $1,001,411) / 317 total units = $1,615,903.87, which confirms the reported Average for All Maaco Centers of $1,615,904. No gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or associated expense data were provided to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, America's Bodyshop Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Fast Food franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, America's Bodyshop Current | $196K – $4.0M | $45K | 8.0% | 363 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+31 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, America's Bodyshop franchisees (2014 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
431 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily franchisor actions against former franchisees for unauthorized mark use, abandonment, and unpaid fees; franchisee claims alleging breach of contract, misuse of advertising fees, fraudulent inducement, and deceptive trade practices.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, America's Bodyshop franchise ranges from $196,000 to $3,994,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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