How much revenue does a MAC TOOLS franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MAC TOOLS franchise is $505,857.99. The median revenue is $460,315.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MAC TOOLS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MAC TOOLS franchises. Historical data shows 19 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for MAC TOOLS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $171,726. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is MAC TOOLS a good franchise to buy?

MAC TOOLS shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

MAC TOOLS

Mac Tools franchises enable operators to sell professional automotive tools, shop equipment, and related products from a mobile truck along an assigned route with at least 325 potential customers, such as automotive repair shops, dealerships, service stations, and other commercial businesses. The business model focuses on direct sales to professional mechanics and commercial users who purchase tools for business use, with products manufactured or distributed by Mac Tools or affiliates. Franchises are granted for an initial 10-year term, renewable once for another 10 years upon meeting conditions.

$123K–$347K

Investment

Since 2007

Franchising

RetailDublin, OHStanley Black & Decker, Inc.www.mactools.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$8,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$122,870 – $346,725

Low: $122,870High: $346,725

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$50 – $450

Item 6 of FDD

No royalty or ad fund. $1,200 annual fee + $50/mo business software + up to $300/mo technology fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 868 franchised Routes operated for the entire 2024 fiscal year, excluding those that did not report sales or reported aggregated sales for multiple routes.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (Sum of (Average Gross Sales Within This Range * Number of Routes)) / Total Number of Routes = $505,857.99. Median gross revenue is derived from the Median Gross Sales Within This Range for the range containing the median route (434th/435th route) in the cumulative distribution. Revenue bottom quartile is the Average Gross Sales Within This Range for the range containing the 25th percentile route (217th route) in the cumulative distribution. Revenue top quartile is the Average Gross Sales Within This Range for the range containing the 75th percentile route (651st route) in the cumulative distribution.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How MAC TOOLS Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MAC TOOLS Current	$123K – $347K	$8K	N/A	N/A
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
Business Services Average 188 franchises	$118K – $284K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

2TX

3NY

4FL

5NC

6PA

7OH

8WA

9WI

10IL

11IA

12MI

13AZ

14VA

15TN

+36 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MAC TOOLS franchisees (2015 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$171,726

Total Volume

$3.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

297 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

Primarily misclassification disputes alleging franchisees/distributors were improperly classified as independent contractors rather than employees, including two class/PAGA actions (Rubalcaba and Streedharan) and one replevin action with related counterclaims (Iron Horse Tools).