Cottman Transmission has been America�s transmission specialist since 1962. Cottman�s mission statement is to �promote dynamic corporate and personal growth in a family atmosphere through integrity, professionalism and caring service to our customers, our dealers and to ourselves.� Cottman prides itself on its 97% customer satisfaction rating and dealership-quality services that are completed quickly and at rates that are 15% lower than dealership costs.

As the prices of new cars continue to rise and changing economic conditions lead more Americans to keep each car around longer, the car maintenance and repair industry continues to grow. After more than four decades and more than 400 locations nationwide, Cottman Transmission is strong, stable and still growing fast, having opened 100 new stores since 2001.

 

Investment Required
The fee for a Cottman Transmission franchise is $31,500.

Cottman Transmission provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

On-Going Expenses
Cottman Transmission franchisees pay ongoing royalty fees equal to 7.5% of total gross sales and advertising fees equal to $730.

What You Get�Training and Support
Training begins with a three-week program in Cottman�s corporate offices in Horsham, PA. Thereafter, there is an additional 6-week on-site training program for the franchisee and staff. Cottman encourages franchisees to act as members of a family, communicating and working together for the good of the whole. Cottman�s yearly convention provides opportunities for franchisees to exchange ideas with Cottman management. The convention also provides a forum for Cottman to incentify existing franchisees with programs for growth.

Each member of the expanding Cottman family benefits from Cottman�s Home Office Support. The Home Office provides the latest news and updates in transmission technology, in addition to staffing a technical hotline, distributing monthly newsletters and directing field operations managers to franchisees in need of support. Cottman also assists with site selection and design, personnel management, advertising and sales.

Territory
Cottman Transmission grants exclusive territories.