Maaco franchise
Maaco runs auto painting and collision repair centers known for affordable paint jobs, serving drivers, insurers and fleets. It is part of Driven Brands. At the end of 2024 there were 363 Maaco locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $196K–$644K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 8%
- Locations, 2024
- 363−48 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1972
- Franchisor based in
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Agreement length
- 15 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC’s 2025 filing.
How much a Maaco franchise costs
Opening converting an existing auto body shop costs an estimated $196,000 to $644,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
| New Maaco center | $728,500 to $3,994,000 |
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Source: Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC, 2025 filing, page 40
Maaco franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for a first center ($22,500 for a second, $20,000 after). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC, 2025 filing, page 31
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross receipts, paid weekly (4% for the first 6 months of a newly built center). |
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Source: Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC, 2025 filing, page 34
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Maaco publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports fiscal 2024 average and median gross receipts for 317 franchised centers. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC, 2025 filing, page 73
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 398 (−13) | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 376 (−22) | 0 | 28 |
| 2024 | 363 (−13) | 0 | 19 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC, 2025 filing, page 78
How Maaco compares
Of the 10 auto repair franchises on this site, Maaco is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 8th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Maaco | Typical auto repair |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $196K | $318K |
| Royalty | 8% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −11.7% | +13.9% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 10 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in auto repair franchises.
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Maaco franchise questions
Does Maaco help with financing?
No. Maaco does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Maaco franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Maaco grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Maaco can open nearby.
How long is a Maaco franchise agreement?
The initial term is 15 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Maaco growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 18 franchised locations opened and 66 closed or left, a net change of −11.7%. About 5.6% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 1.2% typical for auto repair franchises.
How does Maaco compare with other auto repair franchises?
Of the 10 auto repair franchises here, Maaco is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $196K against a $318K median) and the 8th largest by number of locations. Its 8% royalty is above the 6% median.
Does Maaco say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports fiscal 2024 average and median gross receipts for 317 franchised centers. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Maaco based?
Maaco Franchisor SPV LLC is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and the brand has sold franchises since 1972.