Mr. Transmission^®

Automotive • Year: 2026

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What Is Mr. Transmission?

Mr. Transmission is a franchise in the Automotive category that offers retail repair and servicing of automotive transmissions. Franchisees establish and operate physical Mr. Transmission Centers (brick-and-mortar) under the brand's licensed service marks and proprietary operating system and Manual. It serves the general public (B2C), with the core service bundle focused on retail transmission repair and servicing.

Mr. Transmission Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise boasts a spotless legal and regulatory record—zero government penalties, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, and zero fraud cases (bottom 5% for automotive)—but faces a notable risk from franchisor actions, with 1 franchisor-initiated enforcement action (top 25%) and 6 reacquired outlets (top 10%), suggesting operator friction.

Pros

A Territory Protection Score of 61 (in the top quarter across franchises) gives you stronger-than-average territorial safeguards, reducing the chance the franchisor will place a competing location or channel into your immediate area.

Managers are required to hold 33.3% equity (an uncommon requirement—only about 5.6% of automotive franchises require this), ensuring hands-on managers have meaningful skin in the game and aligning operator incentives with business performance.

Zero government penalties, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, and zero fraud cases (all in the bottom 5% for automotive) indicate a clean regulatory and legal track record, lowering compliance and reputational risk.

Cons

There was 1 franchisor-initiated enforcement action (well above typical for all systems, top quarter) and 6 reacquired outlets (top 10% for automotive); together these suggest the franchisor actively pursues enforcement and several operators have exited the system, signaling potential friction between franchisor and franchisees.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

85/100

NORMAL

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

61/100

Excellent

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce/alternative channels, to acquire and convert units, and to develop additional units in the surrounding market; the franchisee has site-specific relocation rights and no performance contingencies to maintain protection.

Training & Support

78/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a comprehensive 157-hour training curriculum that serves as a deep-dive program; the initial fee includes no trainee registrations. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with franchisees responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is provided without an additional franchisor fee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Mr. Transmission Franchise?

Opening a Mr. Transmission franchise requires a total initial investment of $207,425 to $300,579, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$207,425

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$300,579

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$22,000

Equipment & Assets$72,425

Reserves$36,500

Training$6,500

Other$30,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$43,000

Equipment & Assets$86,685

Reserves$57,500

Training$7,500

Other$65,894

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Mr. Transmission Franchise Owners Make?

Mr. Transmission franchise locations reported average gross sales of $854,977 and median gross sales of $811,670 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$854,977

Median Gross Sales:

$811,670

High Gross Sales:

$1,269,649

Low Gross Sales:

$576,259

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

47.37%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only franchised center results are reported, with average gross sales of 854,976.90 for the full sample; no company-owned/corporate outlet performance is provided for comparison.

Performance Variability Analysis: Sales vary materially across centers (range from 576,259.20 to 1,269,648.77) with a median (811,669.63) below the mean, and only 47.37% of the 76 centers exceeded the average, indicating a spread in performance among outlets.

Data Scope and Limitations: Expense/COGS data is available but only for 33 of the centers that submitted P&Ls (not audited or independently verified), so profitability conclusions should be made cautiously.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Mr. Transmission franchise?

The total initial investment for a Mr. Transmission franchise ranges from $207,425 to $300,579, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Mr. Transmission initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Mr. Transmission is $40,000, as stated in the 2026 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Mr. Transmission franchise owners make?

Mr. Transmission franchise locations reported average gross sales of $854,977 and median gross sales of $811,670 in 2026, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Mr. Transmission have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Mr. Transmission received a legal risk score of 85 out of 100 in the 2026 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Mr. Transmission offer exclusive franchise territories?

Mr. Transmission received a territory protection score of 61 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Mr. Transmission provide to new franchisees?

Mr. Transmission received a training and support score of 78 out of 100. The brand provides a comprehensive 157-hour training curriculum that serves as a deep-dive program; the initial fee includes no trainee registrations.

How many Mr. Transmission franchise locations are there?

Mr. Transmission had 115 total locations as of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Mr. Transmission?

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