Mr. Transmission
Automotive · Auto Repair & Maintenance
- Active units
- 106
- Avg unit volume
- $885k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Mr. Transmission
Mr. Transmission has been a trusted name in the transmission repair industry since 1956. With over 60 years of experience, we are known for our professionalism and quality work, backed by a nationwide warranty. We offer a comprehensive range of transmission services to keep your vehicle in road-ready condition. Our expert technicians are trained to perform diagnostic services, transmission repair, and factory recommended maintenance on all makes and models. We also provide a free performance check to help you make informed decisions about your vehicle's needs. Our transmission maintenance services promote smoother shifting, improved performance, and increased vehicle longevity. We understand the importance of having a well-maintained transmission, especially considering the average vehicle age is 11.8 years. At Mr. Transmission, we take pride in helping you keep your investment road-ready. Additionally, we offer a full nationwide warranty, comprehensive vehicle inspection, no appointment needed, free local pick-up and delivery, discounted rental cars, complimentary customer shuttle, and free towing with major repairs. Trust Mr. Transmission to handle all of your transmission needs with professionalism and expertise.
Key terms
- Area Developer additional Co-Branded units
Franchise fee for the second and each subsequent Co-Branded Center is 35000
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
7.0% of Net Sales
- Area Developer Fee
$10k
- Veteran discount
6750.0% off franchise fee — One-time discount of 6750 toward the initial franchise fee for qualified veterans (VetFran)
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations106
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings4
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-0.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-2.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$885k
Average Gross Sales across 71 Representative Mr. Transmission and Milex Service Centers for Calendar Year 2024.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$315k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio2.8×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.