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Snap-on Tools Franchise

Mobile professional tool sales and repairs

Since 1920, Snap-on Tools dealers have sold a variety of hand, power and diagnostic tools to professional service technicians. From their mobile showrooms, dealers visit customers once a week ' making sales, handling repairs and introducing new products.

Snap-on provides dealerships, body shops, marinas, airports and other shops where cars, trucks, boats, planes and various vehicles are repaired with tools and equipment.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Snap-on Tools Franchises?

Total Cost: $17,600-$281,960
Total Franchise Fees: $5,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: $50/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: 50% of current license fee

Contact Information for Snap-on Tools

Snap-on Tools
2801 80th St., P.O. Box 1410
Kenosha, WI
53141-1410

Phone Number: (800)756-3344
Fax Number: (262)656-5088

Franchise Homepage:

Snap-on Tools In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Snap-on Tools begin operations? 1920
When did Snap-on Tools begin selling franchises? 1991

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2004 3430 336 898 71
2003 3438 355 855 66
2002 3478 354 809 91
2001 3310 346 804 139
2000 3189 353 793 211

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest: Australia,New Zealand, Canada,

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No No

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): Snap-on Credit LLC

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

3.4% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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