Midas

The vendor opportunity at Midas

Midas operates 1,000 automotive service locations across the United States, with 889 franchised units and 111 company-owned stores. The average unit volume sits at $1,297,646.50, and franchisees pay an 18% royalty on gross sales. For software vendors, the addressable market is concentrated: the franchisor mandates several core operational systems, and purchasing decisions appear to flow through headquarters rather than individual franchisees.

The brand contracted by 8.821% year-over-year, which may signal consolidation pressure or portfolio optimization. Even with that contraction, nearly 900 franchised locations represent a meaningful installed base for any vendor that can secure preferred or mandated status. The top states by unit count are California (20), Illinois (20), Texas (11), Florida (8), and South Carolina (5).

Who controls software purchasing

The FDD lists five directors and one named officer: Leonard Valentino Jr. serves as President and Chief Operating Officer, while David J. Sorbaro, Stephen Sorbaro, Fred Christensen, and Jennifer Papas hold director roles. No parent company is on file; Midas appears independently owned. In practice, technology mandates and vendor selection likely route through this small leadership group, with the COO as the most probable operational decision-maker for systems that touch store workflows.

Franchisees operate under a structure where 42 single-unit operators and 10 multi-unit operators (controlling 2–9 units each) run approximately 70 mapped locations. No operators control 10 or more units. This fragmented operator base reinforces HQ control over technology procurement.

Mandated and current tech stack

Item 11 of the FDD mandates four systems. A digital video inspection (DVI) system is required, alongside the Midas online warranty system. A point-of-sale computer system is mandated, though the specific POS vendor is not named in the disclosure. QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. is the mandated accounting platform. Vendors selling adjacent or replacement tools should expect to compete against or integrate with these incumbents.

No other mandated or recommended technology vendors are disclosed. The absence of a named POS vendor may indicate flexibility at the store level or a proprietary system not attributed to a third party.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 procurement terms are not disclosed in the most recent FDD, so the exact supplier designation process remains opaque. The initial franchise term runs 20 years, with one additional 20-year renewal available if the franchisee agrees to sign the then-current form of agreement and pays a renewal fee. The franchisor explicitly notes that the renewal agreement may contain materially different terms than the original. Consecutive 5-year extensions are also available, with franchisees retaining the right to opt out upon proper notice.

These renewal and extension windows create natural re-evaluation points where technology mandates could shift or new vendor requirements could be introduced. Vendors should monitor the 20-year and 5-year cycles for opportunities to engage.

How to read the Midas FDD

The 2026 Midas Franchise Disclosure Document is filed with state franchise regulators and contains the full legal and operational disclosures referenced throughout this page. Use the embedded viewer below to review Items 8, 11, and 17 directly for procurement obligations, technology mandates, and renewal terms. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.