Auto Repair · Slate Estimate
Midas Auto Service
San Jose, CA
Estimated Valuation
$476K – $1.1M
22% SDE margin × 2.5-4.0x multiple + 0.2 location premium
Medium confidence
$253K
Est. Cash Flow (SDE)
Strengths
- High review volume — strong demand signal
- Good metro location — moderate valuation premium
- Rising trend — growing search interest and visibility
- Strong social media presence (131K+ followers)
- Actively hiring (32 open roles) — growth signal
- Multi-location operator (2 locations) — systematized, less owner-dependent
- Franchise (Midas) — brand value, proven systems, transferable training
Risk Factors
- Below-average ratings (2.8/5)
- Franchise transfer requires franchisor approval — verify transfer fees and timeline
Data Sources (14)
Google/Serper (reviews, ratings, business info)
Groq/Llama-3.3 (signal extraction)
Building permits (sq footage, buildout)
UCC filings (equipment value)
Yelp (rating, reviews, price tier)
Delivery platforms (Grubhub, UberEats)
Google Popular Times (foot traffic)
Liquor license records
Franchise FDD (Item 19 financial disclosure)
Social media (Instagram/Facebook)
Job postings (Indeed/LinkedIn/Glassdoor)
Trend analysis (search interest/visibility)
Census/NAICS baseline (industry statistics)
Franchise brand detected: Midas
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