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Mac Tools franchise...delivering quality

The Mac Tools story so far...

Mac Tools is a full member of the British Franchise Association and part of The Stanley Works, a $4+ billion global organisation employing over 15,000 people worldwide and owner of the world famous Stanley brand.

If you have the desire and passion to work for yourself, available cash of £15,000 and the ability to build relationships, you can be a part of this exciting story.

Your investment and rewards

As a Mac Tools franchisee – as with any franchise – your success depends on the investment you are prepared and able to make. That investment will be both personal (time and effort) and financial.

The total franchise package costs £50,000 excluding VAT (VAT is reclaimable). Unlike many other franchises, the bulk of this cost is starter stock that you will sell on at a profit, and includes everything you need to get started. The only other requirement will be working capital to fund your personal expenses while you build your business.

Mac Tools will help you:

build a 5-year business plan to project future profit levels
manage your cash flow
submit your business plan to the franchise department of the high street banks.

The banks will:

fund up to 70% of the total £50,000 + VAT franchise cost
provide a short-term overdraft facility to help you as you grow your business

Opportunities:

Existing Mac Tools franchisees are typically earning gross profits ranging from £50,000 to £75,000 from one territory.
There is no charge from Mac Tools for ongoing royalties so you keep 100% of your profit.
There will be chances to expand and run more than one territory from time to time.
You are free to build the goodwill asset value of your territory and sell it on as a going concern to an existing or new Mac Tools franchisee.

Your life as a Mac Tools franchise owner

You’ll be self-employed and based at your own home.

Mac Tools provides you with a professionally equipped Mac Tools Mobile Display Vehicle. (Although you’ll probably simply know it as your van). This will be stocked with a wide and wordclass range of products.

You will be allocated a territory, with a database of all the known automotive relevant outlets within it, which will give you a minimum of 300 potential customers from the day you start. You will sell directly to customers by calling into their workshops on a regular and reliable basis.

Your contacts will include businesses like:

Main car dealerships
Auto electricians
Independent garages
Tyre & exhaust depots
Motorcycle workshops
Airports
Vehicle body repair workshops
Haulage contractors
Truck repairs
Industrial outlets
Bus companies
Agricultural engineers

What you can expect from Mac Tools

Mac Tools provides a full support team. Here are some examples of the help you will receive:

Your Mac Tools licence

• Allows you to operate under the highly reputable Mac Tools brand.

• Gives you a proven system to help you build your own successful business.

• Provides access to the comprehensive and innovative Mac Tools branded product range.

• Allows access to Stanley’s first-class Facom and Britool brands.

• Gives the ability to build your territory into a valuable asset and sell on as a going concern.

Comprehensive training

• You will be flown to the USA for 10 days of product, sales and business training at Mac Tools’ ‘Tool School’ in Columbus, Ohio.

• You will receive market specific and business planning training as part of your UK Induction.

• You will spend time with your Franchisee Support Manager and current franchisees in the field.

• Ongoing training, development and support will be provided.

Help with finance

• You will have a personalised business plan to project profits and manage cash flow.

• A 30-day credit account will support your business.

Professional marketing support

• Promotional flyers, catalogues, information leaflets and online support will help you to drive sales.

• There are regular regional meetings where you’ll meet other franchise owners

You can attend the Toolfair exhibition which offers an opportunity to meet other franchisees and buy the latest tools.

• You will have access to exclusive sponsorship and brand recognition deals.

Business support

• You will receive a brand new fully-liveried, professionally-equipped Mobile Display Vehicle (please note: the vehicle will be subject to a lease agreement).

• There will be a dedicated Customer Service Agent to support you.

• A laptop computer with personalised Mobile Business Assistant software – a custom-designed computer programme will assist you with the running of your business.

• You will also receive fully branded stationery, marketing materials and workwear.

WHAT DOES MAC TOOLS EXPECT FROM YOU?

Experience is an advantage, but attitude is essential
Previous sales and business experience and a basic knowledge of mechanics’ tools will help
Self-motivation
People skills
Reliability
Financial stability, clear credit history and liquid capital of £15,000
Full driving licence

NEXT STEPS

The Mac Tools franchise approval and recruitment process is split into six key steps.

First contact

Step 1

Mac Tools receives your application and calls you for a chat to get any further details that might be required.

Discovery

Step 2

Mac Tools sees if it can match your desired locations to areas where it has vacancies.

Step 3

You go out on a van ride with an existing franchisee to get a first-hand idea of the business.

Step 4

Interview 1: Discovery Day.

You’ll come to a meeting where the Mac Tools brand is presented to you, a business plan is worked through with you and any questions are answered.

Commitment

Step 5

If Mac Tools is happy with you – and you’re happy with the business – you will be helped to submit your business plan to the bank and along with your legal representative, contractual details like your franchise agreement will be finalised.

Step 6

Interview 2: The sign-off meeting. All agreements are signed off, hands are shaken and you can start your exciting and challenging new life as a Mac Tools franchisee.

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Company Facts

Business Description:
Mac Tools is a mobile franchise delivering tools to the automotive industry
Industry Sector:
Auto supplies
BFA Membership:
Full Member
Franchise Type:
Single Operator Manual
Minimum Personal Investment:
£ 15,000
Minimum Total Investment:
£ 50,000

Contact Details

Franchise Dept
Europa View
Sheffield Business Park
Sheffield
S9 1XH

Tel: 08450 600060
Fax:
Web: www.mactools.co.uk