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Mr. Transmission/Milex vs Jiffy Lube — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Mr. Transmission/Milex | Jiffy Lube | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | C | C |
| Investment from | $267,500 | $211,000 |
| Total fees | 14% | 5.5% |
| Outlets | 106 | 2,083 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 20 |
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.
Jiffy Lube: what their numbers say
Provides 3-year comparative sales/vehicle data by quartile for established stores (2023-2025) and new store performance. System average net adjusted sales $1,084,034 (2025). No income expense analysis; cherry-picks best performers without disclosing costs.
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