Mr. Transmission

Mr. Transmission Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Automotive transmission repair franchise specializing in transmission maintenance, repairs, and replacements, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for vehicles.

Mr. Transmission, based in Orland Park, Illinois, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1956. This esteemed franchise is now part of the Moran Family of Brands, which also manages well-known brands like Milex Complete Auto Care, Alta Mere Automotive Outfitters, and Smartview Window Solutions.

Specializing in a wide array of services, Mr. Transmission excels in transmission maintenance and repair, diagnostic solutions, comprehensive vehicle inspections, and maintenance and repair for all components of a vehicle's drive train. They also provide clutch maintenance and repair services for manual transmissions.

Since starting its franchising operations in 1976, Mr. Transmission has grown significantly, now boasting 120 locations globally, with 116 of these in the United States.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $45,000 – $55,000
Computer Software and Hardware System(s) $4,600 – $6,200
VOIP Telephone Equipment Package $900 – $1,200
Initial Parts and Inventory $3,800 – $5,600
Furniture and Fixtures $5,500 – $6,000
Equipment $65,000 – $88,000
Shop Tools and Supplies $3,000 – $5,000
Signs $8,000 – $17,200
Initial Marketing Campaigns (First 6 months) $30,000
Displays and Marketing Materials $5,000
Warranty Fund Security Deposit $5,000
Leasehold Improvements / Miscellaneous $20,000 – $40,000
Rental/Utility Deposits $12,000 – $18,000
Training Fee $5,000
Training Expenses $1,500 – $2,500
Mandatory Outside Sales Community Development Program $3,000
Additional Funds (6 months) $50,000 – $70,000
Total $267,300 – $362,700
Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $45,000 – $55,000
Computer Software and Hardware System(s) $4,600 – $6,200
VOIP Telephone Equipment Package $900 – $1,200
Initial Parts and Inventory $3,800 – $5,600
Furniture and Fixtures $5,500 – $6,000
Equipment $65,000 – $88,000
Shop Tools and Supplies $3,000 – $5,000
Signs $8,000 – $17,200
Initial Marketing Campaigns (First 6 months) $30,000
Displays and Marketing Materials $5,000
Warranty Fund Security Deposit $5,000
Leasehold Improvements / Miscellaneous $20,000 – $40,000
Rental/Utility Deposits $12,000 – $18,000
Training Fee $5,000
Training Expenses $1,500 – $2,500
Mandatory Outside Sales Community Development Program $3,000
Additional Funds (6 months) $50,000 – $70,000
Total $267,300 – $362,700

Franchise Disclosure Document

Competitors

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Training 

Pre-Training: Franchisees kick off their training with a two-week online pre-training course through Moran University. This flexible online module allows participants to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals at their own pace and convenience, ensuring they are well-prepared for the subsequent in-depth training.

Classroom Training: After completing the online pre-training, franchisees participate in a one-week classroom training session. This takes place at Mr. Transmission's support center in Orland Park, Illinois, or another designated venue. The classroom training covers various critical aspects of the business, including leadership, management, marketing, and operational procedures.

In-Center "Field" Training: To provide practical, hands-on experience, franchisees undergo a one-week in-center "field" training program. This is conducted at an operational Mr. Transmission Service Center, offering real-world insights and skills.

Territory Protection

Franchisees are authorized to operate a Center at a designated location. For those managing a Mr. Transmission Center, Milex Center, or Co-Branded Center, no other such center will be established within a 3-mile radius of their Center.

However, franchisees do not receive exclusive territory rights. This means they might encounter competition from other franchisees, franchisor-owned outlets, or other distribution channels or competitive brands under the franchisor's control.

The franchisor reserves the right to convert any existing automotive repair facility into a Center, even within the same city as the franchisee's Center, provided demographic support justifies the conversion.

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