Mister Transmission vs American Transmissions Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
American Transmissions Franchise
Investment $204,006 - $288,409$80,000 - $120,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee -3%/$400/week
Year Founded 19631981
Year Franchised 19691985
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +15
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +15
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
American Transmissions Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    American Transmissions 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
    American Transmissions Franchise
    Training -Home Office, Plymouth, MI 14 Days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Data Processing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline
    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)

    		Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    American Transmissions Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 American Transmissions

    American Transmissions has been providing quality transmission service, repairs, and maintenance at reasonable prices, during our long existence. Did you know that American Transmissions has provided transmission service to many local and state Law Enforcement Agencies, Fire Departments, School Districts, and local governments, as well as, some of the largest and smallest company’s auto fleets in Southeast, Michigan? They choose American Transmissions because they get the most value for their auto service dollars. Thanks for choosing American Transmissions for your drive-train service needs. You can trust American Transmissions for a job well done, because we are "The Dealership Alternative”