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Grease Monkey vs Mr. Transmission/Milex — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Grease Monkey | Mr. Transmission/Milex | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | C |
| Investment from | $708,057 | $267,500 |
| Total fees | 6.5% | 14% |
| Outlets | 408 | 106 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 0 |
Grease Monkey: what their numbers say
FY2025 data from 174 franchisees in 5 sales categories. Charts show net sales ranges, EBITDAR averages (3.8%-23.5%), and quartile performance. Excludes occupancy costs, taxes, interest. Limited sample omits struggling/new locations.
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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