Quick Verdict · who it fits
Mac Tools fits owner-operators looking for a mature retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$138K - $418K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$8K
System size (Item 20)
832 +112
Agreement term
10 yrs
Item 3 litigation
4 suits
Model Mac Tools's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•4 Item 3 cases
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.
832
Total units open
111
Units opened last year
102
Units closed last year
101 terminated/non-renewed + 0 reacquired + 1 other
9
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Mac Tools ranks against 118 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
34th pct · of 118 peers
Franchise fee
4th pct · of 118 peers
System size
96th pct · of 118 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$247K - $707K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
238
Franchises analyzed
118
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Tools | Disclosed | $8K | $138K - $418K | — | 832 |
| Clothes MentorSimilar price | Disclosed | $25K | $308K - $432K | 4% | 113 |
| 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 |
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Mac Tools requires a $8,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $137,885–$418,385, per the most recent FDD on file.
Mac Tools is franchised by Stanley Industrial & Automotive, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Mac Tools discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, Mac Tools has 832 total locations, with 112 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Mac Tools does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Mac Tools discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $4,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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