Mister Transmission Int'l. Ltd.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Transmission repair & services
Number of Locations: 77
Total Investment: $100K - 125K
Founded: 1963
Began Franchising: 1969
Private Owned
About Mister Transmission Int'l. Ltd.
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.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $100,000 - $125,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: Varies.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: National media, Regional advertising,