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Novus, Novus Glass vs Mr. Transmission/Milex — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Novus, Novus Glass | Mr. Transmission/Milex | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | C |
| Investment from | $69,500 | $267,500 |
| Total fees | 8% | 14% |
| Outlets | 123 | 106 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 0 |
Novus, Novus Glass: what their numbers say
92 franchisees reported gross sales Jan-Dec 2025. Mobile single: median $300,112; retail single: median $631,833. Range $13,484–$1,792,583. Unverified, excludes costs.
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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