Business Description

Sales of automotive tools, equipment and computerized diagnostic equipment to professional automotive service technicians and repair center owners. MATCO TOOLS is a home-based franchise that is owner-operated. Our business features weekly sales and service via mobile distribution. We offer exclusive territories, outstanding initial and continuing training and personalized business consultation. MATCO TOOLS and/or SBA loan financing.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1946

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1,502	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	1,502	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1,490 98.8% In 50 States Canada: 18 1.2% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 1,508 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	195
2. Florida	89
3. Texas	124

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$30K
Total Investment:	$79-182K
Average Total Investment:	$150K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$0
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	400
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	10 Days
2. On-Site/Field Training	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 251 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Matco Tools.