Mr. Transmission/Transmission USA

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Transmission repair & services

Number of Locations: 103

Total Investment: $165.28K - 211.84K

Founded: 1956

Began Franchising: 1976

About Mr. Transmission/Transmission USA

Founded in 1956, Mr. Transmission/Transmission USA was acquired in 1990 by Moran Industries, which also franchises Milex Complete Auto Care, Alta Mere Toys For Your Car and Smart View Window Solutions. Mr. Transmission/Transmission USA service centers repair and maintain transmission systems and drive train components. Franchisees also have the opportunity to have co-branded centers with Milex.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	102	0	0	1
2011	104	0	0	0
2010	116	0	0	0
2009	118	0	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Middle East, South America, Western Europe.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $165,281 - $211,835
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000

Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (93% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3 weeks. Operations visit at location when open : 1 week.

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,