Speedy Transmission vs Mister Transmission Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Speedy Transmission Franchise
Mister Transmission Franchise
Investment $83,500 - $108,000$204,006 - $288,409
Franchise Fee $24,500$45,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831963
Year Franchised 19841969
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee 50% of initial franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Speedy Transmission Franchise
Mister Transmission Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Industry experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Speedy Transmission Franchise
    Mister Transmission Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Speedy Transmission Franchise
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Training Weekend training classes-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingNational media, Regional advertising
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    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)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Speedy Transmission Franchise
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Speedy Transmission

    D'Arcy Williams founded Speedy Transmission Centers in 1983. The company began franchising in 1984, with its first franchise location in Syracuse, New York.
    Based in Delray Beach, FL, Speedy Transmission Centers now has locations in several states, including centers in Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico.

    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