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Mister Transmission (International)

30 Wertheim Ct., # 5
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B9 CANADA
800#: (800) 886-3399
Tel: (905) 886-1511
Fax: (905) 886-1545
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.MisterTransmission.com
Contact: Mr. Kevin Brillinger, VP Corporate Development


With over 30 years' experience, MISTER TRANSMISSION is the established name for transmission repair service in Canada. We make sales, training, advertising, a computer program, national fleet accounts, site selection and a warranty program available to all franchisees. MISTER TRANSMISSION is Canadian-owned.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1963; First Franchise: 1969
Franchise Units: 87
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 87
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 87; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 7 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 63 in ON, 14 in BC, 4 in MB
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: NR
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,800 SF; FS, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60-80K
Total Investment: $125-150K; Average Total Investment: $142K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 7%
Advertising: Varies

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: NR

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Head Office.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: No
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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