Apple PayApple
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From the filings
+11.483% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Grease Monkey Franchising
Automotive servicesGrease Monkey Franchising keeps software purchasing under HQ control: franchisees must use the Computer System Grease Monkey periodically designates, with a POS from Integrated Services, Inc. or Auto Repair Manager System, LLC — the only POS systems Grease Monkey currently approves. The system spans 408 centers, 233 of them franchised, with franchised outlets up 11.5% year over year.
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Total units
408
233 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+11.483%
vs prior filing
AUV
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Item 19, 2026
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0.5%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$708K–$2.28M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
3 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
6.5%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 3 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
(i) generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, (ii) the chart of accounts designated by GMF, and (iii) the standards and specifications of GMF as set forth in the Brand Standards Manual, and preserve these records for at least three years after the fiscal year to which they relate.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee(s)) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data regarding your Center, through the POS system, Computer System, and other technology systems, and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of…
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within 10 days after the end of each calendar month and within 90 days after the end of Franchisee’s fiscal year, a balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the Center which shall include, if Franchisee is an entity, a balance sheet and profit and loss statement for such entity, for such period (the monthly…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Our affiliates sell and lease products, equipment, supplies, and services to franchisees and derive revenue from such sales.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
A Grease Monkey international franchise advisory council (“IFAC”) has been established consisting of 12 franchisees, elected by franchisees.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates reserve the right to designate additional suppliers for other products, equipment, and services.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
1028696Item 8
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, our affiliate, GMI, had revenues from items sold to Grease Monkey Center franchisees and real estate leases of $1,028,696.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have the right to receive payments from suppliers in consideration for goods or services that we require or advise you to obtain from approved suppliers, (either as prebates or rebates) and we reserve the right to do so in the future.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
90Item 8
You must purchase 90% of all products from approved vendors.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
A charge not to exceed the actual cost of the test may be made by GMF and shall be paid by Franchisee.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
In the event Franchisee desires to offer a service or product or use an Item in connection with a Center obtained from suppliers other than those previously approved by GMF, Franchisee shall, prior to purchasing from or otherwise utilizing any supplier, give GMF a written request to approve the supplier.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that GMF or its affiliates have the right to take assignment of all telephone, telecopy and facsimile machine numbers, directory listings, web addresses, domain names, and social media websites and accounts associated with any Mark.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall comply with the Brand Standards Manual as an essential aspect of its obligations under this Agreement and failure to substantially comply with the Brand Standards Manual may be considered a breach of this Agreement.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
A representative of ours will visit your Center approximately twice a year, and provide consulting assistance
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
The Brand Standards Manual contents may be updated periodically by GMF, in GMF’s sole discretion, and Franchisee shall update Franchisee’s copy of the Brand Standards Manual as instructed by GMF and shall conform the Grease Monkey Center operations with the updated provisions, at Franchisee’s expense, within 30 days…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Before leasing or purchasing the site for your Center, you must submit to us, in the form we specify, a description of the site, with other information and materials we may reasonably require.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You must plan to spend a minimum of $10,000 on your Grand Opening, not including labor, cost of goods and discounts or special offers.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
you must spend a minimum of 4 percent of your total amount of monthly Gross Revenues related to the operation of your Center on local advertising that has been pre-approved by us (“Local Advertising Commitment”).
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate, at its sole cost, in all credit card, debit card, gift card, loyalty card, electronic payment services, electronic data capture or other similar programs, and use all credit card vendors, that GMF deems mandatory.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
If a Co-op is established for the area where Franchisee is located, Franchisee will be required to participate in the Co-op for the purpose of selecting and participating in regional marketing and promotion programs for Grease Monkey Centers.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall purchase all services and related products offered at or through the Center and all Items required for the operation of the Center from GMF, from GMF’s affiliates, from suppliers designated or approved by GMF
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall purchase all services and related products offered at or through the Center and all Items required for the operation of the Center from GMF, from GMF’s affiliates, from suppliers designated or approved by GMF or, if there is no designated or approved supplier for particular services, products or…
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate, at its sole cost, in all credit card, debit card, gift card, loyalty card, electronic payment services, electronic data capture or other similar programs, and use all credit card vendors, that GMF deems mandatory.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We currently require you to pay fees and other amounts due to us or our affiliates via electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) or other similar means.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate, at its sole cost, in all credit card, debit card, gift card, loyalty card, electronic payment services, electronic data capture or other similar programs, and use all credit card vendors, that GMF deems mandatory.
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall, at Franchisee’s expense and throughout the term of this Agreement, remain in compliance with this Agreement and strictly adhere to all of GMF’s current standards and specifications for the Center as prescribed from time to time.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We require that you purchase or lease and use an approved POS system, software, and other technology systems which meet our specifications.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee(s)) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data regarding your Center, through the POS system, Computer System, and other technology systems, and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of…
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We may charge you this fee for training additional persons, newly-hired personnel, refresher training courses, advanced training courses, and additional or special assistance or training you need or request.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
The vendor opportunity at Grease Monkey Franchising
The Grease Monkey system spans 408 automotive-service Centers, 233 of them franchised, with franchised outlets up 11.5% year over year. Item 19 of the FDD makes a financial performance representation. Grease Monkey is part of MidOcean Partners, alongside sibling brands Kwik Kar Franchising, DCMV Service, Wallaby Windows, SpeeDee, Kramerica Enterprises and Koala Insulation — a portfolio a vendor selling into one brand could plausibly extend into the others.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing runs through Grease Monkey's headquarters. Item 11 requires franchisees to use the Computer System — hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system — that Grease Monkey periodically designates, and to obtain computer hardware, software licenses, maintenance and support only from suppliers Grease Monkey specifies, which may be limited to Grease Monkey and its affiliates. CEO Brian Maciak and VP of Operations Brian Michel lead that side of the business.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
The only POS systems Grease Monkey currently approves are the Integrated Services, Inc. (ISI) and Auto Repair Manager System, LLC (ARM) systems, part of the required Computer System above. Item 11 also names Apple Pay and Google Wallet as examples of the electronic-payment vendors its credit-card rules cover.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list: franchisees must purchase 90% of all products from approved vendors, with the remainder sourced from suppliers Grease Monkey designates or approves in advance. The royalty runs 6.0% of sales on a 15-year initial term. Item 17 offers a single 15-year renewal for franchisees in good standing, or a 5-year renewal that automatically extends five more years unless the franchisee gives notice at least six months before the initial five-year renewal term ends.
How to read the Grease Monkey FDD
The embedded viewer below carries Grease Monkey Franchising's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document in full, including the Item 11 technology and Item 8 supplier-restriction language summarized above.
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Questions vendors ask
Grease Monkey Franchising, answered from the filing
Grease Monkey's headquarters sets the mandate directly: Item 11 requires franchisees to use the Computer System Grease Monkey periodically designates. CEO Brian Maciak and VP of Operations Brian Michel lead the corporate side a vendor should approach for a system-wide deal.
Grease Monkey mandates the Computer System it periodically designates, and the only POS systems it currently approves are Integrated Services, Inc. (ISI) and Auto Repair Manager System, LLC (ARM). Item 11 also names Apple Pay and Google Wallet as examples of the electronic-payment vendors its credit-card rules cover.
408 total Centers — 233 franchised and 175 company-owned — in the automotive-services segment, with franchised outlets up 11.5% year over year.
Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list: franchisees must purchase 90% of products from approved vendors, and the rest only from suppliers Grease Monkey designates or approves in advance. Franchisees may propose a supplier for approval.
The initial term runs 15 years. Item 17 offers a single 15-year renewal for franchisees in good standing, or a 5-year renewal with an automatic 5-year extension unless the franchisee opts out six months before that term ends — either point a natural technology-refresh window.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
4 operators run 4 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
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Top states by locations
| TX | 1 |
|---|---|
| FL | 1 |
| NV | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Grease Monkey Franchising
holding_vehicle of MidOcean Partners.
Sibling brands
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Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.