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Matco Tools

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Matco Tools
4403 Allen Rd.
Stow, OH 44224-1096
800#: (800) 368-6651
Tel: (330) 929-4949
Fax: (330) 926-5325
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.matcotools.com
Contact: Ms. Angela McCartney, Administrative Assistant


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


Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1993
Franchise Units: 1,451
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 1,455

Distribution:
U.S. -- 1455; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 50 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 177 in CA, 126 in TX, 75 FL

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 251
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $20-30K
Total Investment: $62-160K
Average Total Investment: $111.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K

Fees:
-Franchise: $0
-Average Franchise Fee: $.0K
-Royalty: 0%
-Average Royalty: .0%
-Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 185
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,GH,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 10 Days Corporate Office, 3 Weeks On-Site/Field Training.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No

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