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Home / Compare / 1-800 Radiator & AC vs Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care

Franchise Comparison

1-800 Radiator & ACvs Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care

Brand A

1-800 Radiator & AC logo

1-800 Radiator & AC

Automotive

Investment

$300K - $750K

Brand B

Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care logo

Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care

Automotive

Investment

$294K - $363K

Metric1-800 Radiator & ACMr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care
Total Investment$300K - $750K$294K - $363K
Franchise Fee$45K$55K
Liquid Cash Required$200K$75K
Net Worth Required$800K$300K
Royalty Fee8% of Gross Sales7%
CategoryAutomotiveAutomotive
Founded19851990
Franchising Since20051990
Home-BasedNoNo
Semi-AbsenteeNoYes
Absentee OwnershipNoYes
Multi-UnitNoYes
VetFranNoYes
E-2 VisaNoYes
SBA ApprovedYesYes

Key Differences

  • •Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care has a lower minimum investment.
  • •Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care is a VetFran member; 1-800 Radiator & AC is not.
  • •Mr. Transmission / Milex Complete Auto Care accepts E-2 visa investors; 1-800 Radiator & AC does not.

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