Mister Transmission vs Pro Oil Change Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
Pro Oil Change Franchise
Investment $204,006 - $288,409$160,000 - $210,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19631996
Year Franchised 19692007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mister Transmission Franchise
Pro Oil Change Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Pro Oil Change 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
    Pro Oil Change Franchise
    Training -If you are selected as a franchise candidate, you will train in one of our successful corporate stores. We believe in hands-on training and job shadowing. You will receive two weeks initial training participating at the store level. The balance of your training program will be at head office where experienced trainers (who can empathize with your new project) will help you get ready for your launch. By the time the opening ribbon is cut, you will be confidently looking forward to operating your business.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsOur operations team is interested in helping you to organize your business from the ‘basement to the roof'. We say that, because what goes on under a customer's car is the backbone of our system and critical to your success. Our operations team is available to help you fine-tune your business. A comprehensive Management/Employee operations manual is always at your fingertips. The PRO OIL CHANGE Operations Manual is provided to you in printed form and online at our secure franchisee website.
    Marketing National media, Regional advertisingThe PRO OIL CHANGE head office has invested considerable dollars in developing methods for attracting customers to your shop. We are committed to building a Brand that stands out in the customer's mind when they think of our type of services. In addition to a complete Grand Opening package to launch your facility, our marketing binder will supply you with numerous methods to develop new business and raise your profile in the community. Owning a PRO OIL CHANGE store will allow you to be in business for yourself, while benefiting from the support, marketing and promotional expertise of the entire PRO OIL CHANGE team.
    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
    Pro Oil Change 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 Pro Oil Change

    See https://thefranchisemall.com/franchises/details/15158-0-take_5_oil_change.htm
     
    As a franchisee under our umbrella, you will have one of the most user friendly and ‘information rich' point-of-sale terminals in the industry. Our systems will not only keep track of your customers, their spending habits and personal preferences, it will also give you important information on how to improve your advertising and marketing. Our software will allow you to become an expert at reading the many reports available to an operator. Get into oil and strike it big! Ask yourself, has there ever been a better time? Active motorists need automotive services, and their hectic lives mean traditional dealer maintenance gets harder and harder to schedule. Do you remember when an oil change was a "do-it- yourself" project? Who has time for that anymore? Even making an appointment with a car dealer to book a service appointment has become a chore. This is where PRO OIL CHANGE comes into the picture. If you are looking for a proven, recession resistant, and super manageable business, we want to hear from you .