Mighty Auto Parts
Company Information
650 Engineering Drive Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
MDSA is a Georgia limited liability company which was organized under the name MDSA, LLC on December 6, 1999. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Gonher North America, Inc., a Georgia corporation (our "Parent"). We do business as Mighty Distributing System of America and are commonly referred to as "Mighty" and "Mighty Auto Parts". Our corporate headquarters and principal place of business are located in the Atlanta, Georgia area at 650 Engineering Drive. Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092. Our Parent acquired all of the membership interests in MDSA in a purchase that was completed on December 23, 2009. In that transaction, our Parent acquired complete ownership of MDSA from our predecessor, Mighty Distributing System of America, Inc. (Georgia corporation).
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
1/10
Summary of potential earnings
$1,967,801 / unit
Average Revenue During 2022Automotive
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Mighty Auto Parts Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $55,000 Maximum: $120,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $240,500 Maximum: $517,600
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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