Matco Tools

Distributor Support

We've done the work for you! Matco offers a complete Business System:
• Premium Quality Products - "Market Innovators"
• End-user financing programs
• Field Management support
• 36 Franchisee Support Programs

Matco's ongoing training means you're in business for yourself - not by yourself!

New franchise financing
• In-house
• Nationally Recognized SBA Lenders

Solid Foundations

Quality mechanic's tools and quality business tools.
A solid foundation for your career.
Join a respected and growing provider of hand tools, diagnostics, and service equipment.

• Eight manufacturing facilities
• Two state-of-the-art Distribution Centers
• Staff of 400 to support our nationwide network of distributors

Become part of the Danaher group - A major force in the automotive tools and equipment market.
• Publicly traded on the NYSE (DHR)
• Member of Dow Jones 500
• Fortune 500

Customer Support

Matco Service Department on - call 16 hours a day.
• Tracking shipments and placing Special Orders
• Administering Warranty Claims
• Answering your business needs and questions

Matco Message Plus Voice Mail messaging systems - you stay informed
Matco Distributor Advisory Council (MDAC) - Distributor-elected team to address new programs, products, and your needs.

Award Winning

What we don't have sets us apart from other franchise opportunities.
- No franchise fees or royalties
- No advertising fees
- No expensive real estate

Take control of your future and your business.
-A franchise with transferability
-Dynamic marketing programs
-Registered trademark

Entrepreneur Magazine
• Automotive Tool Sales (#2) - January 2003
• 100 Top Franchises (#35) - January 2003
• 101 Home Based Franchises (#6) - April 2002
• Automotive Tool Sales (#2) - January 2002
• 100 Top Franchises (#30) - January 2002
• 100 Fastest Growing Franchises ( #42) - March 2001
• 22nd Annual Franchise 500 (#23) – January 2001
• 100 Fastest Growing Franchises ( #65) - March 2000
• 21st Annual Franchise 500 (#36) - January 2000
• 100 Fastest Growing Franchises (#62) - February 1999
• 20th Annual Franchise 500 (#44) - January 1999
• 101 Home-based Franchises (# 8) - May 1999
• 50 Top Franchises to Start Now (#2) - March 1998

Success Magazine
• Top 200 Franchisee Satisfaction (#98) – March 2001
• Franchise Gold 200 (#1 in Tool Sales) – October 2000

Franchise Times
• 2002 Top 200 Franchise Report – October 2002
• 2001 Top 200 Franchise Report (#43) – October 2001
• 100 Fastest Growing Franchises (#65) – March 2000