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1-800-RADIATOR vs Mr. Transmission/Milex — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| 1-800-RADIATOR | Mr. Transmission/Milex | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | C |
| Investment from | $463,500 | $267,500 |
| Total fees | 10% | 14% |
| Outlets | 194 | 106 |
| Lawsuits | 6 | 0 |
1-800-RADIATOR: what their numbers say
KPI analysis of 189 warehouses (2024): Metro sales $1,311 per customer avg; inventory availability 7-12% out-of-stock; sales visit frequency 2.6-5.2 times/year. EBITDA survey of 112 warehouses: avg $167,319 (8% EBITDA margin); median $110,239.
Mr. Transmission/Milex: what their numbers say
Discloses average gross sales, COGS, and gross profit margin for 38 existing centers open >1 year in 2025. Centers segmented by sales ranges ($1.2M+, $500K-$999K, <$500K). Average GPM 46.9%; excludes 61 franchisees without P&L statements.
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