Snap-on Tools vs K & N Mobile Distribution Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Snap-on Tools vs K & N Mobile Distribution Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Snap-on Tools Franchise
K & N Mobile Distribution Systems Franchise
Investment $192,935 - $490,150$67,318 - $195,307
Franchise Fee $8,000 - $16,000$28,500
Royalty Fee $125/mo.9%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19201972
Year Franchised 19912008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current license fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Snap-on Tools Franchise
K & N Mobile Distribution Systems Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Snap-on Tools Franchise
K & N Mobile Distribution Systems Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Snap-on Tools Franchise
K & N Mobile Distribution Systems Franchise
Training -* Entire system orientation * Product line and parts numbers introduction * One full day of learning product * Catalog and price book instruction * People skills instruction Training is a 10-day process with one day spent shadowing an experienced sales person, and one half-day learning our proprietary software. Also included: * Training videos * Strategies for selling to a variety of businesses * How to develop new accounts * Role playing * Discussing competition
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing --
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

3.4% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Snap-on Tools Franchise
K & N Mobile Distribution Systems Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Snap-on Tools

In 1920, a particular wrench could only do one particular job, but Joseph Johnson had an idea to change that. Along with William Seidemann, he began manufacturing ten different sockets that would "snap on" to five interchangeable wrench handles, so that one tool could do the work of five. The Snap-on Wrench Company's representatives sold these new products by taking them to the customers at their places of business and demonstrating their use.
Today, Snap-on Tools franchisees sell far more than just wrenches. They offer over 22,000 products, including hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, tool storage and shop equipment, but the way they sell is much the same. Once a week they bring their "mobile stores"--trucks filled with their products--directly to their customers, which include car dealerships, mechanics, marinas and airports.

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Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S., Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada and Western Europe 
Veteran Incentives  $20,000 off startup inventory  
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#22 in Canada's Top franchises.
In Franchise Business Reviews Top 200.
#31 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#48 in Franchise 500 for 2021.








About K & N Mobile Distribution Systems

Owning a K&N Franchise can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Imagine working for yourself with no employees, the latest state-of-the-art technology, no purchasing or warehousing duties, and no weekends. At K&N, we believe the only way we succeed is making sure you succeed. That's why we're committed to doing everything in our power to give you the tools you need, including intensive training, a completely automated order system with barcodes, voice-activated GPS system, identified prospects and close to 10,000 SKUs. Franchise opportunities are available in every state except Utah, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.