Matco Tools Franchise
Set Your Own Hours & Control Your Financial Destiny—Start a Mobile Tool Franchise With 1,900+ Stores Earning an Average Revenue of Over $491K
$10,000
$10,000
1,829
1979
Stow,OH
Mike Dwyer (President)
About Matco Tools
As one of the top mobile tool franchise opportunities, Matco Tools has the fastest growing automotive franchises providing professional tools, equipment, and tool storage for technicians that work in independent repair shops, dealerships, small engine repair, farm and industrial service, marine, motorsports, aviation and more.
- Zero-Royalties—Keep what you earn!
- Mobile
- A Sustainable Evolving Industry
- Multi-Unit Available
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
1,829
233
$520,027
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$10,000
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Why Choose Matco Tools?
Looking for the freedom and flexibility of owning your own business but concerned about overhead costs, large initial investments, and hiring employees? A mobile tool franchise opportunity like Matco Tools might be the right choice for you. Mobile tool franchises like Matco Tools have been around for decades and are a great alternative to a brick-and-mortar store.
- Lower Start-Up Costs
- Flexible Work Hours
- Strong Customer Relationships
- More Sales
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$108,079 - $382,766
$60,000
$10,000
Training & Support
At Matco tools we offer extensive support to franchisees, including initial training, ongoing support, help lines, field support, annual meetings, advertising, and central purchasing. In addition, Matco provides more training than any other mobile tool franchise in the industry with over 90 hours of classroom training.
History
Matco Tools was founded in 1979 and began franchising in 1993. Since then, it has grown steadily through a franchise-based model, targeting professional mechanics with direct mobile tool sales.
Over the decades, Matco has expanded its franchise network to include over 1,900 independent mobile distributors operating across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, making it one of the largest tool distribution systems in North America. This growth reflects the company’s consistent focus on empowering individual franchisees while expanding its brand reach in the professional automotive repair industry.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates for Matco Tools are motivated, hardworking, customer focused individuals with a passion for tools and the automotive industry. Sales experience is beneficial but not required. In-depth knowledge of tools is helpful but not necessary as comprehensive training is provided.