Quick Verdict · who it fits
Snap-on Tools Company LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mature retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$223K - $509K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$8K
System size (Item 20)
3,159 +195
Years in business
19+ yrs
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
3,328
Total units open
franchised and company-owned combined as of January 3, 2026
195 franchised outlets opened in fiscal 2025
Units opened last year
227 franchised outlets ceased operations in fiscal 2025
Units closed last year
-32 franchised outlets (f
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Snap-on Tools ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
57th pct · of 114 peers
Franchise fee
5th pct · of 114 peers
System size
98th pct · of 114 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$255K - $735K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
242
Franchises analyzed
114
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap-on Tools | Disclosed | $8K | $223K - $509K | — | 3,159 |
| GncSimilar price | Disclosed | $20K | $32K - $507K | 6% | 703 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Snap-on Tools Company LLC requires a $8,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $223,439–$509,283, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Snap-on Tools Company LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, Snap-on Tools Company LLC has 3,159 total locations, with 195 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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