Matco Tools Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Matco Tools franchise: $108K–$383K investment, royalty details, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$108K–$383K
Franchise Fee
$7K–$10K
Non-refundable
Royalty
—
No royalty fee. Matco Tools is a distributorship model — distributors purchase products from Matco at distributor pricing and resell from mobile truck/van at retail prices. Revenue to Matco comes from mandatory product purchases, not a percentage of distributor sales.
Ad Fund
—
No advertising fund contribution required.
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | — | |
| Ad Fund | — |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$519K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
—
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Software License Fee | $899 |
| Web Page Setup Fee | $195 |
| Document Processing Fee | $99 |
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