How much revenue does a MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchise is $520,027. The median revenue is $487,544.

How many MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO has 1,502 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchises. Historical data shows 38 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchisees, with an average loan amount of $85,250. The historical default rate is 15.8%.

Is MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO a good franchise to buy?

MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO shows several positive indicators: established brand with 1,502+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.

MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO

Matco Tools Corporation franchises mobile distributorships where owners purchase, resell, and service over 19,000 items of professional mechanics’ tools and service equipment from customized mobile stores (trucks). The business model involves an initial investment for inventory, software, and a vehicle, with franchisees selling directly to customers on-site, primarily professional automotive technicians and mechanics. Franchisees operate under the Matco System, benefiting from manufacturer-direct distribution and training support.

1,502

Locations

$108K–$383K

Investment

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$10,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$108,079.5 – $382,766

Low: $108,079.5High: $382,766

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$365 – $1,339

Item 6 of FDD

No royalty or ad fund. Ongoing fixed fees include insurance $256-$1,197/mo + annual software fees (computer maintenance $720-$1,120, credit card $350, signature pad $45, web page $195; approx. $109-$142/mo).

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 1,502 total Matco Distributors in the United States operating pursuant to Distributorship Agreements with Matco that were in business for all of 2024 and who reported sales for at least 48 weeks during 2024.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue using Chart 1 data (All Reporting Distributorships): (515 units × $766,817 + 515 units × $489,391 + 515 units × $303,872) / (515 + 515 + 515 total units) = $520,026.67. The overall median gross revenue is taken from the median of the Middle 1/3 segment of Chart 1, as no explicit overall median was provided. An OCR correction was made for the Bottom 1/3 median in Chart 1, interpreting '$3324,948' as '$332,498'. Note that the sum of distributors for the segments (1,545) differs slightly from the stated total number of distributors (1,502) in Chart 1 description. The document explicitly states that net income or profit figures are not included.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Adult Education & Training
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Adult Education & Training

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO Current	$108K – $383K	$10K	N/A	1,502
HEALTH MART SYSTEMS INC	$262K – $834K	N/A	0.0%	4,346
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC	$12K – $130K	$2K	N/A	3,855
UBREAKIFIX BY ASURION	$151K – $448K	$40K	7.0%	551
Best Brains	$50K – $134K	$15K	14.0%	162
LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT INC	$20K – $28K	$15K	6.0%	110
Adult Education & Training Average 17 franchises	$253K – $579K	$36K	8.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Adult Education & Training franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$85,250

Total Volume

$3.2M

Default Rate

15.8%

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

317 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

317 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

265

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

255

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

260

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO franchise ranges from $108,079.5 to $382,766. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000.