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At a Glance
Products & Services: Wholesale distribution of auto parts
Number of Locations: 109
Total Investment: $138.1K - 266.9K
Founded: 1963
Began Franchising: 1970
Private Owned
About Mighty Distrib. System of America
Dallas Wallace began selling tire supplies to service stations and garages in 1963, expanding product lines and distributors as business grew throughout the '60s and '70s.Mighty Distribution System of America started franchising in 1970 and is still a privately held company that provides underhood and undercar parts at locations nationwide.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $138,100 - $266,900
Franchise Fee: $15,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
6% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4-5 days. At franchisee's location: 5-10 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #270 (2012),
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