Apple PayApple
ermine. The term “credit card vendors” includes, among other things, companies that provide services for electronic payment, such as near field communication vendors (for example, Apple Pay and Google
From the filings
+4.545% units YoYHQ-led decisions
SpeeDee
Automotive servicesSpeeDee runs 78 US automotive-service locations, 69 franchised, with average unit volume at $1,000,000 on a 6% royalty and 15-year term. The FDD names a four-person executive team, and the brand sits inside MidOcean Partners' multi-brand automotive portfolio.
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Total units
78
69 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+4.545%
vs prior filing
AUV
$1.00M
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
27 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 5 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 SpeeDee, and (iii) the standards and specifications of SpeeDee 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
We, or our affiliate, GMI, is a designated or approved vendor of some of these items.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
A SpeeDee National Franchisee Advisory Council (“NFAC”) has been established consisting of six franchisees, elected by franchisees.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
Approved vendors and suppliers may change from time to time based on availability and pricing.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we did not derive any revenue from franchisees’ purchases of required products and services from us, as described above.
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?
20Item 8
We estimate that the cost of your purchases from designated or approved sources, or according to our standards and specifications may range from 60 percent to 80 percent of the total cost to establish your Center and 20 percent to 30 percent to operate your Center.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Supplier and Costs of inspection As incurred Payable if we inspect a new product, service, or Product (estimated to be proposed supplier nominated by you.
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 SpeeDee, Franchisee shall, prior to purchasing from or otherwise utilizing any supplier, give SpeeDee 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 SpeeDee 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.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
SpeeDee or SpeeDee’s authorized agent shall have the right to request, receive, inspect and audit any of the business records, financial or otherwise, of Franchisee or any party affiliated with Franchisee
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
The Brand Standards Manual contents may be updated periodically by SpeeDee, in SpeeDee’s sole discretion, and Franchisee shall update Franchisee’s copy of the Brand Standards Manual as instructed by SpeeDee and shall conform the SpeeDee Center operations with the updated provisions, at Franchisee’s expense, within 30…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall obtain the written approval of SpeeDee or its affiliates of a site suitable for the operation of its SpeeDee Center, within the Designated Area described in Attachment I, within 270 days from the effective date of this Agreement.
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 SpeeDee deems mandatory.
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 SpeeDee, from SpeeDee’s affiliates, from suppliers designated or approved by SpeeDee or, if there is no designated or approved supplier for particular services…
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase 90% of all products from approved vendors.
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 SpeeDee deems mandatory.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall execute an authorization agreement for preauthorized payment of Royalties, Advertising Contributions, rent and other amounts due under any SWRC sublease and any other amounts owed pursuant to this Agreement by electronic transfer of funds from Franchisee’s bank account to SpeeDee’s bank account, in…
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 SpeeDee 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 SpeeDee’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?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at SpeeDee
SpeeDee runs 78 US automotive-service locations, 69 franchised, with average unit volume at $1,000,000 on a 6% royalty and 15-year term. Units grew 4.5% year over year, and the FDD carries a financial performance representation in Item 19. The brand is part of MidOcean Partners' portfolio, alongside Kwik Kar Franchising, Grease Monkey, DCMV Service, Wallaby Windows, Kramerica Enterprises, and Koala Insulation — a multi-brand buyer worth mapping across the whole group.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD names four headquarters officers: CEO Brian Maciak, General Counsel Kelvin Sellers, VP of Operations Scott Accardo, and VP of Franchise Development Kelly Tope. Only 7 of 60 mapped operators run more than one location, and PE ownership plus a defined executive team point to HQ-level control over any system-wide technology decision — Scott Accardo's operations role is the clearest entry point.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
The filing names Apple Pay and Google Pay in Item 11 without requiring either — they appear in the filing, though nothing mandates their use. Neither carries a contractual mandate in this filing.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 requires franchisees to purchase or lease products, equipment, and services to the franchisor's standards from approved sources, with at least 90% of purchases required from approved vendors; franchisees may propose an alternative supplier for approval. SpeeDee offers two renewal paths: a single 15-year renewal term for franchisees in good standing, or a 5-year renewal with an automatic 5-year extension unless the franchisee gives 6 months' notice not to extend. Either path is a checkpoint worth tracking for vendor outreach.
How to read the SpeeDee FDD
This FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. Open the embedded PDF viewer below to read the full filing, including the Item 2 officer roster and Item 8 supplier terms. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked list of franchise systems that fit your product better than this one.
Questions vendors ask
SpeeDee, answered from the filing
The FDD names CEO Brian Maciak, General Counsel Kelvin Sellers, VP of Operations Scott Accardo, and VP of Franchise Development Kelly Tope. An operations or payments pitch lines up with Scott Accardo's role.
The FDD requires none of the systems it names. It names Apple Pay and Google Pay in Item 11, though nothing in the filing requires either — POS and core shop-management software are named nowhere else.
78 total, 69 franchised and 9 company-owned, up 4.5% year over year, concentrated in California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.
An approved-supplier list. Franchisees must purchase or lease products, equipment, and services to franchisor standards from approved sources, with at least 90% of purchases required from approved vendors; franchisees may propose an alternative supplier for approval.
SpeeDee offers a 15-year renewal option for franchisees in good standing, or a 5-year renewal with an automatic 5-year extension unless the franchisee gives 6 months' notice not to extend — either path is a natural point to revisit vendor contracts.
It was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. Open the embedded PDF viewer below to read the full filing.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
60 operators run 71 mapped locations. 7 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit53
2–9 units7
Top states by locations
| CA | 19 |
|---|---|
| MA | 12 |
| NC | 10 |
| LA | 9 |
| TX | 8 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind SpeeDee
holding_vehicle of MidOcean Partners.
Sibling brands
Related Automotive services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.