Lee Myles Transmissions vs Mr. Lube Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Investment $137,400 - $182,800$300,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $27,500$50,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19471976
Year Franchised 1964-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 15% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
Mr. Lube Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Lee Myles Transmissions Franchise
    Mr. Lube Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Lee Myles Transmissions

    Lee Myles was a musician and automobile technician in the 1930s and '40s when he heard about problems with the 'new' automatic transmissions. He opened his first Lee Myles Transmissions center in 1947 and began franchising in 1964. The company now has more than 85 locations throughout the United States.

    About Mr. Lube

    With 92 stores and growing, Mr. Lube Canada is the industry leader in Canada's franchise automotive maintenance market. 100% Canadian owned, Mr. Lube Canada is committed to providing a franchise system offering a range of premium vehicle maintenance services in a clean, efficient, first-class manner at convenient retail outlets.

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    #18 in Canada's Top franchises.