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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Transmission vs American Transmissions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $203,613 - $296,767 | $80,000 - $120,000 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | $100/mo. | 3%/$400/week |
Year Founded | 1956 | 1981 |
Year Franchised | 1976 | 1985 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years +15 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years +15 |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Home Office, Plymouth, MI 14 Days |
Support | Whether you are looking for a single brand opportunity or a co-brand approach, we offer you the support to build and sustain a successful business. On-Site and Classroom Training: During your hands-on training, you'll learn firsthand about how the business works. You'll interface with employees and customers. You'll watch the selling process in action. You become familiar with the business, inside and out. Pre-Opening Support Services: Site Selection Assistance Lease Negotiation Assistance Third Party Financing Relationships (including SBA) New Business Start-Up Planning Comprehensive Concept & Operational Training: Proven Business Systems Implementation Financial Management Training Lead Generation System Training Personnel and Safety Systems Customer Relations Training Marketing and Sales Development Business to Business Sales Training and Programs Ongoing Support Services and Franchisee Assistance Technical Assistance "Hot-Line" Lead Generation Programs Supplier Relationships System Wide Intranet National Warranty Program Customer Financing Programs National Fleet Programs Human Resources and Personnel Consultation Custom Designed Computer Software Business Performance Analysis | Central Data Processing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (93% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 1 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
A perceived brand for more than 50 years, we've manufactured a strong notoriety as the expert transmission specialists.
* As the second biggest transmission establishment in the province, we are one of the business pioneers.
* Specializing in transmission and drive prepare support repair, modifies and substitution.
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”