A repair and maintenance franchise. Matco is a mobile franchise, franchisees operate as tool distributors.
The Matco difference
As a franchisee you'll enjoy the freedom of owning your own business and appreciate:
ABSOLUTELY No franchise fees or on-going royalties
ABSOLUTELY No advertising fees
ABSOLUTELY No expensive real estate
ABSOLUTELY No employees
Solid Foundation
As a franchise owner, you'll benefit from over 60 years of national brand experience in the automotive equipment industry with our vast product line of over 13,000 of the highest quality tools and accessories in the business. In addition, you'll also become a team member of the Danaher group, recognized by professional automotive technicians around the world for their accuracy, durability, ergonomic design and value-added innovation.
Our combined automotive support includes:
Eight manufacturing facilities
Two state-of-the-art Distribution Centers
A daily support staff of over 400 employees
Outstanding Franchisee Support
We offer a variety of programs to support and help your Matco business grow, including:
Premium quality products
Lead the industry with New and Exclusive products and monthly promotions
Custom financing programs for your customers
Field management support
Customer support center
Technical support staff
24/7 online order placement
At Matco, we understand that starting your own business can be financially trying. With our low start-up costs, we can offer a variety of options to fit your unique financial needs. You may also qualify for financing through our in-house financing department or an SBA Bank Loan.
Matco Distributor Business System (MDBS)
Designed to specifically meet the needs and operating environment of our franchisees, our computer based MDBS system helps franchisees keep their business running smoothly by:
Tracking sales and managing inventory levels
Making electronic order entries
Maintaining customer records
Accessing business trend information
Customer Support
Our Matco Customer Service Support Team is available 16 hours a day to assist you with:
Daily business activity and product questions
Warranty claims support and administration
Shipment tracking and placing special orders
Matco Distributor Advisory Council (MDAC)
A franchisee-elected team meets regularly to address new programs, products, and on-going business needs.
National Advertising
At Matco we believe that advertising and marketing are essential in helping our franchise owners run a successful business. That's why we promote our products and brand through national TV shows and publications at absolutely no cost to our franchise owners.
Racing Support
We help put your business on the fast track by being a proud sponsor of some of the most successful teams in the NHRA and offer opportunities for franchisees to participate.
What makes Matco standout from the competition?
Exclusive potential customer list to start making income from day one
First to market with new and exclusive products
The industry's best tool boxes
Best order fill-rate in the industry
Industry's best customer support team
Personalized, no nonsense, business counseling
Computerized business system with proprietary software
Daily order entry
10 year renewable Distributor Agreements
Family oriented corporate culture
Outstanding promotional programs and national advertising
Free customer promotional brochures
No recourse for big ticket financing
You'll also benefit from:
Professional marketing support to promote and move your business ahead
The backing of a registered trademark