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Snap-on Tools

Snap-on Tools is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive tools

Minimum Investment

£ 9000

Annual Fees

On Application

Full Investment

On Application

Additional Funding Support

In-house help-to-buy scheme

Franchise Industry

Automotive

Estimated Annual Profits

On application

Ranked UK’s #1 franchise for the last 3 years running!

Snap-on Tools is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive tools. Our nearly 400-strong UK network are the go-to tool and storage solution for their customers. Franchisees sell the most sought-after tools in the industry and deliver outstanding customer service to technicians from their very own, iconic, showroom on wheels.

We were founded in the US in 1920 and launched in the UK in 1965, so we’re proudly celebrating over 100 years in the tool trade. We look for someone with great people skills who can build relationships with customers and has a passion for selling. After that, our no-nonsense training and support programmes equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to make a success of your business. As a result, our franchisees have average sales of over £8.5k per week and there are no percentage-based royalty fees to pay.

Drive your future

You can start your own Snap-on franchise from just £9k. Plus our help-to-buy scheme means can help fund the remainder of your investment. We even offer 2 years’ interest free! On top of this, you have low ongoing operating costs because thanks to your mobile showroom, there’s no rent and rates to pay! In addition, as an owner- operator you won’t have any employee expenses until you choose to hire a Sales Assistant to grow your business.

At Snap-on, there’s no such thing as a ‚’a man in a van’ – when you join Snap-on, you become part of our team. We’re here to offer all the support and guidance needed so that our franchisees can achieve their goals. That’s why our motto is: in business for yourself but never by yourself.

EF100 People's Choice Award

Contribution
Contribution defines Snap-on. We champion best practice with our full team QFP qualified and have been proud BFA members for more than 30 years, raising standards across the industry. Our charity work is wide-reaching: £200k pledged for Prostate Cancer UK, our pink product range funding cancer research, and franchisees sponsoring youth sport and supporting communities. Through our veterans' programme, ex-forces gain a supported route into business ownership, creating life-changing opportunities.
Support
From day 1, Snap-on delivers support that never stops. Franchisees start with a 120-step set-up plan, immersive training and 10 weeks of guided tasks. Then it's lifelong backing from Sales Developers, Business Managers and a 200+ strong HQ team. With national marketing, 24/7 support lines, the NFAC giving franchisees a voice, and a myriad of world-class systems, success is built in. No wonder sales are the best they've ever been – up 4.7% and new franchisees up 8.3% this year and still rising!
Innovation
For us, innovation = progress for every franchisee. We've redefined engagement with initiatives like Sales Leadership Weeks, delivering record sales – average of £11k in 1 week for all franchisees – inspiring confidence across the network. Investment in new support roles strengthens training & systems, & our global Innovation Centre powers 4,060+ active patents worldwide. The result is simple: fresh ideas, smarter tools, & franchisees achieve outstanding growth & financial success year on year.
Future
Our future is focused on growth & accessibility. We aim for 70 franchisees in the £10k club, 15 in the £15k club & £500k average sales by 2028. A reduced £9k franchise fee removes barriers while global promotions like Factory to Finish Line drive sales & engagement. 95% participation, 556k pit cards claimed & a whopping 11% increase in sales over the 3-month promo! With 60 yrs in the UK, we're stronger than ever, supporting launches, multi-units & resales, shaping the next generation of success.

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