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Buy a Mr. Transmission Franchise

Mr. Transmission is an automotive repair franchise specializing in transmission and drivetrain work: diagnostics and vehicle inspections, transmission and clutch repair, and maintenance of driveline components on cars and light trucks. Established in 1956 and franchising since 1976, it is one of the largest dedicated transmission repair networks in the United States.

The brand has been part of the Moran Family of Brands since 1990 and runs a territory-based, brick-and-mortar shop model. Many locations co-brand with sister concept Milex Complete Auto Care, letting a single site offer general auto repair alongside specialist transmission service. Each shop is backed by a nationwide warranty honored across the franchise network.

Locations operate across the US, with recent expansion internationally. The work is project-based and higher-ticket, built around major repairs rather than high-volume quick service, and franchisees serve local retail drivers, repeat customers and referrals. Automotive experience is not required to own a unit; the brand leans on its operating systems and decades of category specialization.

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Why buy a Mr. Transmission Franchise?

The case to buy a Mr. Transmission franchise rests on a focused, long-established niche within a resilient category. Transmission and drivetrain repair is non-discretionary work that customers cannot easily defer, and the brand’s nationwide warranty and 60-plus years of specialization give a local shop credibility that an independent operator would take years to build.

Ownership sits inside the Moran Family of Brands system, with the option to co-brand alongside Milex Complete Auto Care so one location can capture both general auto repair and specialist transmission jobs. The model is project-based and higher-ticket, with major repairs carrying a strong average ticket, and it requires low inventory compared with parts-heavy retail formats.

Mr. Transmission Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1956

    • Franchising Since

      1970

    • New Startup Cost

      $267,500 – $341,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000 – $55,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $7,500

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Weekly Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales or $250/mo min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      104

    • New Units Opened *

      2

    • Units Transferred *

      5

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $835,250

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Mr. Transmission – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training runs about five weeks, combining two weeks at the home office and three weeks of in-field instruction, delivered through Moran University online coursework plus classroom and hands-on shop work. New owners are paired with an experienced franchisee mentor drawn from the brand's Award of Excellence group. Ongoing support covers operations, marketing, technical and sales, with periodic financial reviews and a technical support hotline for repair diagnostics. Resale buyers should confirm with Moran what transfer training and Moran University access transfer to a new owner, and the certification status of inherited technicians.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Mr. Transmission suits a hands-on local operator who can manage a shop, lead and retain skilled technicians, and convert diagnostic visits into approved repairs. Because the model is project-based and higher-ticket, owners need to be comfortable with customer trust, clear estimates and quality control rather than high-volume throughput. Automotive experience is not required, so strong sales, customer-service and management skills matter most, alongside a commitment to the warranty-backed service standards the brand is known for. Community-minded operators who build local referral relationships tend to fit well.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Mr. Transmission is ranked annually in the Franchise Times Top 200+ (most recently among the Franchise Times 400 largest US franchise systems by systemwide sales) and is recognized in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500; the Mr. Transmission/Milex co-brand has also been named among Entrepreneur's top franchises for veterans. The brand holds industry affiliations including ASE, ATSG and the IFA, and is a VetFran participant. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reviews, referral sources and community reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    Demand sits in the US automotive service market, valued at roughly $211 billion in 2026 and growing about 5.9% a year (Mordor Intelligence). The core driver is an aging vehicle fleet: the average US vehicle reached 12.8 years old in 2025 (S&P Global Mobility), pushing more owners toward independent repair shops over dealerships as cars stay on the road longer and transmissions wear. Transmission work is largely non-discretionary, supporting steady, repeat-driven demand. For resale buyers, local fleet age, competition and referral strength shape an individual shop's revenue.

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