Oil Butler vs Mister Transmission Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Oil Butler Franchise
Mister Transmission Franchise
Investment $25,000 - $40,700$204,006 - $288,409
Franchise Fee $15,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871963
Year Franchised 19911969
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Oil Butler Franchise
Mister Transmission Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience

  • Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    Oil Butler Franchise
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingNational media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    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

     
    Oil Butler Franchise
    Mister Transmission Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Oil Butler

    Oil Butler International Corp. was founded in 1987 by Sam Casternovia and Dominic Lege. It began franchising in 1991 and has locations across the United States and internationally.

    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