Moran Family of Brands

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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