Business Description

It takes experience to build a good reputation and to be considered a pro. Mr. Transmission has been repairing transmissions for fifty years. We work hard to keep our reputation by offering honest professional service and a written nationwide warranty. The three important sources of business for our franchisees are retail sales, fleet accounts, and wholesale accounts.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1956

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	115	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	115	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 4% Asian-American: 4% Hispanic: 3% Native American: 0 Other: 2% Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Equipment Financing, Financing Referrals, Lease Negotiations, Loan Assistance, Managerial Training, Mentoring, Sale-Leaseback
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 115 100% In 20 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 115 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Georgia	21
2. Illinois	13
3. Texas	18

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$60K
Total Investment:	$147.6-178.8K
Average Total Investment:	$163K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	$100/Mo.

Average Number of Employees: 4-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 4,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites: Automotive Zone

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	25
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	YP, Internet, PR Support
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Midlothian, IL	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, All US except HI, ND, RI, SD, WI Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Mr. Transmission.