Ranked
100 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List, 2003
 With
hundreds of locations from coast-to-coast throughout the United
States and Canada, Cottman Transmission is North America's
leading chain of transmission repair centers. Cottman's
service philosophy is the reason why millions of customers have
trusted us to repair their vehicles' transmissions over the past
four decades. It's also why Cottman is experiencing a record-setting
growth rate. At Cottman, we know our customers have more important
things to worry about than their transmissions.
For the past six years
in a row, our system-wide sales have experienced double digit increases,
and each year our stores have set new sales records. As Cottman
sets new highs in both its number of centers and sales per center,
the company is well poised to continue its leadership role in the
ever-growing transmission repair industry.
There are over 200 million
vehicles registered in the United States - compared to only 152
million 15 years ago. The average age of a car is now nine years
- the oldest US fleet in history. The complexity of transmissions
has resulted in more expensive transmission repairs, with the average
cost of repair having increased from $750 just a few years ago to
over $1,500 per unit today. You can be a part of the explosive growth
in this industry as a Cottman center owner.
 You
do not need any prior experience in the automotive aftercare industry
and you do NOT need any mechanical ability. Owning and operating
a successful Cottman franchise does not require any type of automotive
background. Cottman owners are business people who have been extensively
trained in the Cottman system.
Cottman offers you a
proven business ownership system and a 40-year track record of success.
If you want to be your own boss and take control of your own destiny,
Cottman offers you the opportunity to be in business FOR yourself,
but not BY yourself. We'll provide you with the procedures, service
and support you need. Your effort and dedication will determine
your ultimate success.
Cottman franchisees
receive complete and total support. You will be assigned an Operations
Manager who will work with you regarding ALL phases of the Cottman
system. You will also be assigned your own advertising department
representative, who will assist you to develop advertising plans
that will focus solely on your market and the area surrounding your
center.
A comprehensive four-week
training program will be provided, including three weeks at the
home office and a follow up on-site at your center. Every aspect
of your center's operation is covered in depth, from sales training,
personnel hiring, and advertising, to balancing the books and trimming
costs. Additionally, throughout the year, ongoing in-field training
sessions for both owners and employees are conducted.
Interested
in becoming the owner of your own Cottman Transmission Center?
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and video. You'll see why this franchise is growing so fast!
If you are
seeking to join a strong, growing organization, one that is sensitive,
respectful and responsive to your needs, then perhaps you are facing
the opportunity of a lifetime." -
Todd P Leff, President & CEO, Cottman Transmission
 "I
like the fact that a Cottman center is a high margin, low volume
business that requires only a small number of employees. I estimated
it would take six months from the opening of my center to reach
breakeven. We reached breakeven by the end of our first month, and
we haven't looked back since." -
Larry Elias, Burlington, NC - Former Director of Worldwide Customer
Service for Apollo Computer
"My
accounting background enabled me to recognize the financial rewards
of owning a Cottman center. My husband is a practicing attorney,
so I run the center on my own. I'm proof that owning a Cottman Transmission
center isn't just a business for men." -
Beth Burns, Trenton, NJ
"Even
though I've been in the Cottman family for 20 years, there are still
plenty of times when I have questions or need help. Those times
make me realize the value of being a Cottman licensee. I can just
pick up the phone and talk to anybody at the home office. Plus,
I can also call other licensees who are always willing and available
to help." -
Marc Cantillo, Toms River, NJ
We
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