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It started as the Snap-on Wrench Company in 1920 in the USA, then was viewed as a tool company selling through vans to vehicle repair technicians. Today Snap-on supports serious professionals in critical industries, inside and outside vehicle repair, by delivering a broad array of productivity solutions.
A Snap-on Tools franchise brings a complete retail shopping environment to customers – right where they work. The franchisee will visit on average 20 garages a day, they will set their schedule and manage their customer relationships.
The minimum investment for a Snap-on Tools franchise is £24,143, but there is a Jump Start Package available for £11,854. The total investment is just under £100,000. There are no royalty fee or advertising fee.
The life of the franchisee starts with ten days of classroom-style training in the US, then to the UK head office to meet the support staff. The franchisee will have an exclusive, protected territory. After the franchise is launched, a dedicated Franchise Developer will assist the franchisee four weeks. Then a further 31 days of on-van support will be provided by a Sales Developer and Business Manager over the following five months. Over the course of the contract, the Franchise Performance Team will be there for support, and monthly franchisee forums, annual conferences and workshops will be organised.