Mister Transmission vs Multistate Transmission Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mister Transmission vs Multistate Transmission including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
Multistate Transmission Franchise
Investment $204,006 - $288,409$147,554 - $178,840
Franchise Fee $45,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee -$100/ mo.
Year Founded 19631973
Year Franchised 19691973
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
Multistate Transmission Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Multistate Transmission Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Multistate Transmission Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing National media, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Multistate Transmission Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mister Transmission

    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.
    Since 1963, Mister Transmission is the name Canadians trust to provide them with high-quality transmission repairs and expert service. With franchises conveniently located coast-to-coast, Mister Transmission is the largest chain of transmission and driveline repair specialists in Canada. We're proud of our reputation and our history as Canada's premier transmission and technology experts.
     
    VetFran Discount: $5,000 off franchise fee

    About Multistate Transmission

    Multistate Transmission is part of Transmission USA and Moran Industries, Inc.,one of the largest automotive aftermarket franchisors in the industry. * Specializing in transmission and drive train maintenance repair, rebuilds and replacement. * Consistently ranked as one of the top automotive repair franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 and honored as a Top Military Friendly Franchise by GI Jobs Magazine