Mister Transmission vs Indy Lube Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Investment $204,006 - $288,409$250,000 - $450,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$7,500
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19631986
Year Franchised 19691989
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years +5-10
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years +5-10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
Indy Lube Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Indy Lube 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
    Indy Lube Franchise
    Training -Headquarters 2-3 Weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Data Processing: At Additional Cost

    Central Purchasing: At Additional Cost

    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Indy Lube 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 Indy Lube

    INDY LUBE oil change centers specialize in fluid maintenance of both passenger and light industrial vehicles. Each INDY LUBE facility is up-scale with a spacious reception room with television, wallpaper and courtesy phone. The INDY LUBE full-service oil change includes a 20-point safety and fluid check. Each center also has a point-of-sale computer system.