Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Dec 19 — Midas International, LLC (“Midas”), one of the world’s largest providers of automotive services, announced today that it has acquired Max Auto Supply Company (“Max Auto” or the “Company”), a premier Midas dealer. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1958, Max Auto is a highly respected Midas franchisee with a rich history of providing exceptional automotive repair and maintenance services. The Company operates 111 Midas franchise locations and has over 650 employees across Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky, and Georgia.
Max Auto will maintain its headquarters in Toledo, Ohio and continue to operate as a standalone business, leveraging the support and resources of the broader Midas platform to continue to strengthen its dedicated customer-first approach. Max Auto will continue to be led by Vice President Randy Lindhurst and the rest of its executive team, which will collectively ensure continuity and uphold the high standards of service customers have come to expect. With this acquisition, Max Auto joins Midas as part of the Mavis Tire family of brands and companies.
“At Midas, our legacy is built on a steadfast commitment to service, quality, and reliability, which are values that have made us a trusted name in communities nationwide,” said Leonard Valentino, Jr., President of Midas International, LLC. “These principles align perfectly with the culture and operational excellence of Max Auto. We are confident Max Auto will continue to be a best-in-class dealer within the Midas family, driving forward our shared tradition of excellence.”
“We are excited to deepen our relationship with the Midas family and begin this new chapter,” said Mr. Lindhurst. “For more than 60 years, Max Auto has been deeply committed to the Midas network, cementing its reputation on integrity, expertise, and a commitment to exceptional service. With the added support and resources of the Midas platform, we look forward to strengthening our operations and delivering even greater value to the communities we serve.”
Covington & Burling LLP served as legal counsel to Midas. Capstone Partners acted as the financial advisor and Baker & Hostetler LLP and Thompson Hine LLP served as legal counsel to Max Auto.