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Bob Jane T-Marts vs Midas Australia

A Bob Jane T-Marts franchise costs $443,000–$1,733,750 all-in, versus $105,400–$572,000 for Midas Australia. Midas Australia has the lower entry cost. Bob Jane T-Marts is the larger network (202 vs 82 Australian outlets). On ongoing fees, Bob Jane T-Marts charges 6.0% royalty and Midas Australia charges 6.0% royalty.

Figures as at August 2026 (Bob Jane T-Marts) and August 2026 (Midas Australia). Confirm both against the disclosure document.

Side by side

FeeBob Jane T-MartsMidas Australia
Total investment (all-in)$443,000–$1,733,750$105,400–$572,000
Initial franchise fee$50,000$35,000
Fit-out & equipment$300,000–$1,200,000$70,000–$150,000
Working capital$100,000$40,000
Royalty6.0%6.0%
Marketing levy3.0%5.0%
Term5 years5 years
Australian outlets20282
CategoryAutomotiveAutomotive

Establishment ranges include working capital. Every figure is dated to its source, see each brand’s profile for the full breakdown and provenance.

Which is cheaper to get into?

Midas Australia is the cheaper way in, its establishment range starts at $105,400 against $443,000 for the other. Remember the all-in figure includes working capital; the gap can narrow or widen once you cost fit-out for a specific site.

Both in context

Bob Jane T-Marts and Midas Australia are both automotive systems. Across the category, the Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $156,000–$500,000 (42 systems), a $40,000 median initial fee (5 systems), a 6.5% median royalty (6 systems) and a 3.0% median marketing levy (6 systems). See where each sits against the field in the Automotive Fee Index.

Common questions

Is Bob Jane T-Marts or Midas Australia cheaper to buy?

Midas Australia has the lower entry cost. Bob Jane T-Marts costs $443,000–$1,733,750 all-in versus $105,400–$572,000 for Midas Australia. These are establishment ranges including working capital, always verify against the disclosure document.

Which has more locations, Bob Jane T-Marts or Midas Australia?

Bob Jane T-Marts is the larger network, with 202 Australian outlets versus 82 for Midas Australia.

What royalty do Bob Jane T-Marts and Midas Australia charge?

Bob Jane T-Marts charges 6.0% royalty and a 3.0% marketing levy. Midas Australia charges 6.0% royalty and a 5.0% marketing levy. Both are ongoing percentages of gross sales, confirm the current rates with each franchisor.

Should I choose Bob Jane T-Marts or Midas Australia?

It depends on your budget, which territories each has available near you, and the format you want to run. This comparison uses each franchisor's published figures; before deciding, request both disclosure documents, check territory availability, and have an accountant review the numbers.

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