Matco Tools vs Winzer Franchise Comparison

Matco Tools is a manufacturer and distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools and toolboxes. Our product line now numbers more than 19,000 items. We also guarantee and service the equipment we sell. Matco Tools is a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and key player in several industries, including tools, environmental and industrial process and control markets. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, we have sold our products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors. Our franchisees are easily recognized in their white trucks bearing the familiar Matco logo. Today, Matco distributors operate in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Matco Distributorship ranges from $78,082 to $274,327. This includes the following payments to Matco or its affiliates: the initial franchise fee of $7,000; approximately $50,000 to $88,000 for the minimum inventory; $899 for the initial software license fee and $195 license fees for the credit card and signature pad processing software; $450 for the software support and maintenance fee; $195 for the webpage set-up fee; $99 for a document processing fee; and approximately $22,000 for the Time Payment Reserve Account (if you do not participate in a Matco financing program).

  

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Winzer's mission is to help customers succeed and associates thrive. We do that by providing quality products, by offering comprehensive solutions, and by delivering unmatched service through our diverse team of over 250 franchises located across North America. If you think like we do, join us in providing service that works.