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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Number of franchises

107

-8%

Investment required

$249,000 - $345,000

Revenue (AUV)

$800,000

Mr. Transmission: A Leader in Automotive Transmission Repair

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	Mr. Transmission or Milex Single Unit	Co-Brand Center Franchise
Franchise Fee	$40,000	$50,000
Computer Software and Hardware System(s)	$4,600 to $5,700	$5,700 to $6,200
VOIP Telephone Equipment Package	$900	$1,200
Initial Parts and Inventory	$3,800 to $4,500	$4,800 to $5,600
Furniture and Fixtures	$5,500 to $6,000	$5,500 to $6,000
Equipment	$65,000 to $79,000	$78,000 to $88,000
Shop Tools and Supplies	$3,000 to $4,000	$4,000 to $5,000
Signs	$8,000 to $17,200	$8,000 to $17,200
Initial Marketing Campaigns (First 6 months)	$30,000	$30,000
Displays and Marketing Materials	$4,800	$4,800
Warranty Fund Security Deposit	$5,000	$5,000
Leasehold Improvements/Miscellaneous	$20,000 to $40,000	$20,000 to $40,000
Rental/Utility Deposits	$12,000 to $18,000	$12,000 to $18,000
Training Fee	$5,000	$5,000
Training Expenses	$1,500 to $2,500	$1,500 to $2,500
Mandatory Outside Sales Development Program	$3,000	$3,000
Additional Funds (6 months)	$36,500 to $57,500	$36,500 to $57,500
TOTAL	$248,600 to $323,100	$275,000 to $345,000

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Franchise Disclosure Document

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.

Financial Aspects and Additional Information:

Franchisees are required to pay a $5,000 training fee for the complete initial training program.
While this fee covers the main training components, franchisees are responsible for their own travel, meals, lodging, and other personal expenses during the training period.

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.