2015 (Aug)

Burson Auto Parts (Bapcor) aquires the Automotive Brands Group and Midas Australia continues to be strengthened by being a part of ABG which includes other major brands like Autobarn, AutoPro, ABS Auto and Opposite Lock.

2014 

Metcash Automotive, a subsidiary of Metcash Limited acquires Midas Australia.

2013

4 new Midas locations opened and the launch of the Velocity Frequent Flyer partnership.

2012

8 new Midas locations opened

Midas launches ‘That’s the Midas Touch’ marketing campaign featuring well known personality Russell Gilbert

2011

Glenn Jarrett appointed CEO of Midas Australia after 3 years as COO

2010

New stores open and re-imaging of existing stores begins

2009

Relaunch of Midas brand with “Know Where You Stand”

2008

Gus Worland promotes Midas extensively with new TVC “Midas well have the best”

2008

Midas bought by new investors

2005

Introduce the Mi-System – New Point of Sale System for Stores

2005

Introduces a Local Area Marketing website

2004

Introduces a Franchise Support System

2004

Selects a Midas Franchise Council

2004

Introduces Occupation Health and Safety System 

2003

Midas grows 20% by acquiring Super Cheap Auto Service Sites

2003

Midas introduces own brand of batteries to the network

2003

Roll out of Easy Pay Program

2003

80% of stores re-imaged by year-end

2002

50% of stores now re-imaged with new look Midas 

2001

The new Midas is launched with the roll out of 5 trial sites located around Melbourne

2001

Strategic partnership signed between Midas and Caltex Petroleum Ltd

2000

Midas Inc. divests Midas Australia to Philip L Bonney

1998

Midas launches Car Service Program in response to customer demand

1996

Midas Australia implements Midas US Standards of Service

1992

A Midas franchisee wins the Franchising Magazine’s National Franchisee of the Year Award

1991

Midas Franchise Advisory Council formed in Australia

1989

Acquires Murphy’s Mufflers in Perth

1988

Midas established in New Zealand. Acquires Exhaust City in Adelaide

1987

Acquires Everlast Mufflers chain in Sydney

1986

Midas opens 2000th shop in the world. Midas Australia grows its 50-shop network through the acquisition of True Blue’s Exhausts in Queensland

1982

Brake program launched in Australia

1976

Midas opens first shop in Australia in Launceston

1956

First Midas shop opened in Macon Georgia, USA