Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading franchises of general automotive repair, transmission repair and auto accessories, is launching its inaugural Future Tech internship program on Tuesday, June 13 at its franchise locations nationwide. Moran’s Future Auto Tech internship programs will give high school and vocational school student’s first-hand experience in learning about the automotive repair industry. This comes at a time in which fewer students are attending trade schools to prepare them for careers as automotive technicians. There are two separate internships in Moran’s Future Auto Tech program. The Automotive Shop Internship is for students who are in their junior or senior years of high school or have just started vocational school. This internship is for a maximum of 25 hours per week over a three-month period, and the student can request to extend it an additiona ... read more

National Franchise Offers Tips for Maintaining Cars Midlothian, IL (April 11, 2017) – Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading franchises of general automotive repair, transmission repair and driver safety products, is celebrating National Car Care Month in April by providing advice to motorists on how to keep their cars in top condition this spring. National Car Care Month comes at a time in which many people have delayed the proper maintenance schedules for their vehicles. The harsh effects of winter weather can take a toll on the exterior of a car, from snow and ice to rock salts and anti-freezing materials. The warmer weather of the spring presents an opportunity for owners to review how a car has held up through the damaging effects of winter and to prepare their vehicles for upcoming trips in the summer months. “April is the perfect time for people to assess their vehicle’s maintenance needs following several months of colder temper ... read more

Moran Again Ranks on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation's leading franchises of general automotive repair, transmission repair and auto accessories, has recently been recognized by some of the top ranking systems in the franchising industry. Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care was ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise 500 places Mr. Transmission/Milex as #474 for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and brand power. "We spend months gathering and crunching data in order to produce the Franchise 500 ranking. We're proud of the result and the way it continues to be a resource for the franchise community," said Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur. "Like every industry, franchising is ev ... read more

Small Business Expects Big Changes in 2017 Featuring Dean Bingham, Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care, Greenville, SC Original news story found here. NEW YORK – Donald Trump’s election as president has made many small-business owners more upbeat about 2017. Dean Bingham said he’s cautiously optimistic because business picked up at his auto repair shop after the election — people who had put off fixing their cars have decided it’s time to get them serviced. “Over the last month, customers have been coming in with optimism that they didn’t have the last few years,” said Bingham, owner of a Mr. Transmission/Milex franchise in ... read more

Crest Hill business owner caters to Joliet area teachers Jason Kuriger knows importance of giving back CREST HILL – Jill Carter read the letter Jason Kuriger dropped off at Chaney Monge School in Crest Hill and took a chance. Carter’s car needed a mechanic. Kuriger, the owner of a Mr. Transmission/Milex automotive repair shop in Crest Hill, offered a Teacher Loyalty Program, which meant a 15 percent discount on most services. She found the service to be friendly and reliable. No slick pushes for unnecessary repairs. Free rides to and from work when her car is in the shop. No messes left inside the car. Reasonable prices. “I can trust him when he says, ‘You need this’ and ‘Yeah, this will wait,” said Carter, a reading interventionist at Chaney Monge School. Kuriger began the Teacher Loyalty Program when he opened the shop three years ago. About 95 teachers are enrolle ... read more

Car Experts Offer Suggestions for Students Heading off to College Moran Family of Brands Professionals Provide Car Maintenance and Do-It-Yourself Tips College students around the country are preparing to drive off to campus this month to start classes and live on their own. Car care experts at Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading franchises of transmission and general automotive repair, are providing students with maintenance tips to keep their vehicles running smoothly as they head off to school this fall. “College students are often relatively new car owners who have relied on their parents for maintenance schedules and advice,” said Peter Baldine, President of Moran Family of Brands. “Now that they are going out on their own, they will need to know the best ways to take care of their vehicles while they are away from home. We want to offer ... read more

Moran Is One of the Nation’s Top Franchisors Moran Family of Brands continues to receive acclaim as one of the nation’s top franchisors. Three times In the first quarter of 2016, Moran has been cited among a ranking of the nation’s top franchises. Moran was recently included on FranchiseRanking.com’s list of 100 best overall franchises. As the leading provider of reviews and ratings on franchises, they release a list of top franchises to help guide potential franchisees on the best investment. We’re honored to be included on the list for March, 2016, as we continue to grow and expand this year. Earlier this year, Mr. Transmission/Milex was ranked No. 55 in a list of top franchise opportunities overall by Franchise Gator. The brands were included based on the criteria of financial stability, growth, sustainab ... read more

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