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Mr. Transmission

4444 W. 147th St.
Midlothian, IL 60445
800#: (800) 377-9247
Tel: (708) 389-5922
Fax: (708) 389-9882
E-mail:
Web Site: www.moranindustries.com
Contact: Ms. Lora Sheehy, Qualifications Specialist

MR. TRANSMISSION is the division of Moran Industries that franchises transmission service center throughout the US. We offer our franchisees a superior business system, strong brand name, customized marketing and a service that is in strong demand. In addition, comprehensive training and continuous support help to ensure our franchisee's potential. Our exclusive business system, along with the skills of our franchisees, create customer experiences that result in satisfaction and loyalty.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1990;	First Franchise:	1990
Franchise Units:	151
Company-Owned Units:	2
Total Units:	153

Distribution: U.S. -- 153; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 27 in TX, 22 in GA, 19 in IL

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30

Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 1, 3, 4, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MI,NY,VA

Average Number of Employees: 3-5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 4,000 SF; FS, SC, Automotive Building (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$145K;		Average Total Investment:	$145K
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Fees:	Franchise:	$25K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
	Royalty:	7%
	Advertising:	$100/Mo.

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	20/20
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions:	No
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:	75
On-Going Support:	A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	Yes

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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