Moran Family of Brands

1 12, 2024

Gear Up for Giving: Moran Family of Brands Franchise Locations Host Toys for Tots Drive

2024-12-01T23:59:52-05:00December 1st, 2024|Tags: , , |

Leading Automotive Franchise Encourages Franchisees and Communities to Give Back this Holiday Season

ORLAND PARK, Ill. – In the spirit of giving, Moran Family of Brands is excited to announce a nationwide holiday toy drive from November 10, 2024 – December 10, 2024. Customers and community members are invited to drop off toys to be donated to Toys for Tots at select locations across its repair and tint brands including Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care, Turbo Tint, Alta Mere, Multistate Transmissions, and Dr. Nick’s Transmissions.

Guided by the core values of DRIVE — dedication, respect, integrity, vision, and engagement — Moran Family of Brands is committed to making a meaningful impact on as many lives as possible. The brand strives to raise awareness for important causes and has supported the Toys for Tots Foundation for many years through various drives, donations, and other initiatives.

DETAILS:

  • Duration: November 10, 2024 – December 10, 2024
  • How to Participate: Customers and community members can visit participating locations and drop off new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Toys for Tots.
    • Anyone who donates will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Amazon gift card. The raffle winner will be contacted after December 10.
  • Donation Match: For every toy donated, Moran Family of Brands will contribute $1 to Toys for Tots, up to a total of $5,000, to be used to provide additional gifts and much-needed resources to children.
  • Purpose: Toys for Tots has donated 677 million toys to 301 million deserving children. By supporting their mission, Moran Family of Brands helps make a significant impact by providing less fortunate children with toys and cherished memories.

“This holiday season, we have a wonderful opportunity to spread joy and hope to children in need through our Toys for Tots drive,” said Barbara Moran-Goodrich, CEO of Moran Family of Brands. “Our brand has proudly supported this organization for many years because we believe every child deserves the chance to experience the magic of the holidays. By uniting as a community, we can create a meaningful impact and bring smiles to those who need it most. We invite everyone to join us in providing more children with gifts this season.”

To further celebrate the holiday season, Turbo Tint franchise locations will be offering 25% off all automotive window tint services from November 25 to December 25. Known as Tintmas, this exclusive discount gives customers the perfect opportunity to enhance their vehicle’s style and privacy while adding protection against harmful UV rays—all at an incredible holiday rate.

For more information on Moran Family of Brands, visit https://moranfamilyofbrands.com/.

About Moran Family of Brands:
Moran Family of Brands is one of the nation’s leading franchisors of general automotive repair, transmission repair, automotive accessories, and window tint and paint protection services. Based in Orland Park, Illinois, Moran Family of Brands provides specialty products and services in virtually every aspect of the automotive aftermarket through six individual brands and a total of more than 130 franchise locations nationwide including Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care, Turbo Tint, Alta Mere “The Automotive Outfitters”, Multistate Transmissions, and Dr. Nick’s Transmission.

1 10, 2024

Moran Family of Brands: Barbara Moran-Goodrich: Leading the Charge in Customer-centric Franchise Evolution

2024-10-01T00:06:14-04:00October 1st, 2024|Tags: , , |

When Barb Moran acquired her parents’ shares of Moran Family of Brands in 2010, she embarked on a transformative journey that has reshaped the company’s approach to franchising in the automotive industry. Under her leadership, Moran Family of Brands has become a standout in the franchise world, not just for its continued business success, but for its unique commitment to putting both the franchisees and customers at the center of its business strategy. In an industry where franchise systems often operate with a top-down approach, Moran has pioneered a more collaborative, franchisee-focused model, fostering an environment where strong relationships, trust and mutual growth are paramount. By Amanda Maquet

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30 04, 2024

Mr. Transmission®/Milex: Cruising Into Life Beyond Franchising

2024-04-30T17:56:48-04:00April 30th, 2024|Tags: , , , |

In the life cycle of entrepreneurship, knowing when and how to exit gracefully is as crucial as getting started. Mr. Transmission®/Milex, part of Moran Family of Brands, works tirelessly to guide franchisees in this area. By Lizzy Yeserski

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30 08, 2023

Mr. Transmission/Milex: The Family Behind the Brand

2023-08-30T15:35:20-04:00August 30th, 2023|Tags: , , |

The family culture created by the Moran family began when Dennis and Cele Moran purchased Mr. Transmission in 1990 and entered the franchising world. Barbara Moran Goodrich, a co-founder, continued her family’s illustrious legacy when she was named president of the brand in 1999 when Dennis became ill. Moran-Goodrich purchased the company from her parents in 2010 and now serves as chairwoman and CEO of Moran Family of Brands. By Cindy Charette

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29 04, 2022

Mr. Transmission/Milex: There Is Strength in Numbers

2022-04-29T16:54:38-04:00April 29th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

BrightStar Care® is a nationwide franchise that provides a higher standard of quality in-home care. In December 2021, the brand commissioned Avalere Health to conduct a study that measured the client outcomes and cost benefits of BrightStar Care. By Cindy Charette

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28 02, 2022

Mr. Transmission/Milex: The Definition of Resiliency

2022-02-28T15:12:06-05:00February 28th, 2022|Tags: , , |

Moran Family of Brands has grown to one of the largest automotive aftermarket franchisors in the nation, after years of successful company acquisitions. During that time of explosive growth, the franchisor worked steadily to establish best practices and a strong company culture, both of which are associated with all of its franchises, especially Mr. Transmission/Milex. By Brianna Bohn

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30 09, 2021

Mr. Transmission/Milex: Women Rocking the automotive world

2021-09-30T15:59:33-04:00September 30th, 2021|Tags: , , , |

As a part of the Moran Family of Brands, one of the largest automotive aftermarket franchisors in the nation and abroad, Mr. Transmission/Milex continues to have a tremendous impact on the automotive-repair and maintenance-services industry, even as the pandemic and the semiconductor chip shortage impact car owners. By Brianna Bohn

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