How much revenue does a MR. TRANSMISSION franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MR. TRANSMISSION franchise is $865,659.44. The median revenue is $844,447.96.

How many MR. TRANSMISSION franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, MR. TRANSMISSION has 106 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1970.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MR. TRANSMISSION franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MR. TRANSMISSION franchises. Historical data shows 21 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for MR. TRANSMISSION franchisees, with an average loan amount of $670,852. The historical default rate is 9.5%.

Is MR. TRANSMISSION a good franchise to buy?

MR. TRANSMISSION shows several positive indicators: established brand with 106+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

MR. TRANSMISSION

Moran Industries, Inc., d/b/a Moran Family of Brands, offers franchises for Mr. Transmission centers specializing in the repair, service, and installation of automobile transmissions and related components, Milex Complete Auto Care centers providing automotive maintenance and a full line of repair services, and co-branded locations offering both services. Franchisees can establish startup businesses or convert existing independent auto repair shops, operating under proprietary marks and systems to serve the general public seeking automotive transmission and general repair services. The target market includes individual vehicle owners competing with national chains, dealerships, and independent shops.

106

Locations

$267K–$341K

Investment

Since 1970

Franchising

ServicesOrland Park, ILwww.moranfamilyofbrands.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$267,300 – $340,800

Low: $267,300High: $340,800

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$299 – $299

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + 1% creative fund + $299/mo software fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 71 Representative Mr. Transmission and Milex Service Centers (franchised units) open for the entire Measurement Period (Calendar Year 2024), segmented by Gross Sales. This sample covers centers that submitted Gross Sales data.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue using data from Sales Table 1-A: (23 units × $1,501,454.01 + 22 units × $764,461.81 + 26 units × $388,854.55) / 71 total units = $865,659.44. Median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, and revenue bottom quartile are directly extracted from Sales Table 1-A.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How MR. TRANSMISSION Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 86% of Automotive Repair & Maintenance franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Automotive Repair & Maintenance
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Automotive Repair & Maintenance

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MR. TRANSMISSION Current	$267K – $341K	$45K	7.0%	106
JIFFY LUBE	$232K – $520K	$35K	N/A	1,721
Tire Pros	$111K – $266K	$7K	N/A	605
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)	$326K – $1.3M	$18K	5.0%	461
Fix Auto	$55K – $850K	$10K	3.0%	212
GREASE MONKEY	$291K – $917K	$40K	6.0%	209
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Average 14 franchises	$167K – $747K	$33K	7.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Automotive Repair & Maintenance franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1GA

2IL

3TX

4AL

5FL

6NC

7KY

8MI

9TN

10SC

11IN

12NY

13OH

14VA

15CT

+10 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MR. TRANSMISSION franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$670,852

Total Volume

$14.1M

Default Rate

9.5%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

116 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

116 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Royalty collection suit for breach of franchise agreement

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MR. TRANSMISSION franchise ranges from $267,300 to $340,800. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.