Mister Transmission Int'l. Ltd.

Transmission repair & services

Background

Founded: 1963 Franchising since: 1969
Founded by Bruce Brillinger in 1963, Mister Transmission now has more than 85 franchised locations throughout Canada. The company is family-owned. Franchisees specialize in imports, 4x4 and front-wheel-drive transmissions, but also repair front axles, automatics, standards, clutches and differentials. Two-year clutch and nationwide warranties are available, and the franchises offer customers courtesy cars, free local towing and free multi-check and road tests.

9675 Yonge St., 2nd Fl.
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 1V7

Phone:
(905)884-1511

Franchisor has 12 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	0	77	0	0
2008	--	--	--	--
2007	--	--	--	--
2006	0	85	0	0
2005	--	--	--	--

Where Seeking Franchisees
Not available in the U.S.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $100K-125K
Franchise fee: $25K

Ongoing royalty fee: 7%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $300K
Cash liquidity requirement: $75K
Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience

Operations

9% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)