Maaco, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, America's Bodyshop

Item 7 lays out a massive initial investment range of $196,000-$3,994,000, driven by everything from shop conversions at the low end to full ground-up builds pushing $4 million, franchise fee fixed at $45,000. Ongoing bites include 8% gross royalties, a steep $1,200 weekly marketing fund (~$62,400/year), and $799-$973 monthly software licenses adding $9,600-$11,700 annually. Item 19 financial performance shines brightest: average gross revenue $1,615,904, median $1,348,304 across comparable outlets—elite numbers implying potential EBITDA north of $300K for sharp operators controlling labor and parts costs, though no net profit figs disclosed.

System metrics paint a mature but cooling picture: 363 locations after slipping 3% from 376 in 2023, with 19 terminations, 16 transfers signaling resale activity, and just 11 projected openings. SBA data bolsters credibility—83 loans averaging $682,743, default rate 7.2% beats many peers. Litigation skews toward franchisor wins over ex-franchisees on fees and abandonment, but scattered suits claim ad fund mismanagement. Revenues scream opportunity in insurance-fed collision work, yet contraction and high fees demand experienced auto hands in fleet-heavy markets to thrive over shiny new-build hype.