Mac Tools
Stanley Industrial & Automotive, LLC
Company Information
505 North Cleveland Avenue Westerville, Ohio 43082
Stanley Industrial & Automotive, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on October 31, 2013. The effective date of the corporate reorganization that resulted in the Mac Tools Division becoming a part of Stanley Industrial & Automotive, LLC was December 28, 2013. The Mac Tools Division has its principal business offices located at 505 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082.
You will conduct a Mac Topis Business by operating a truck or van (referred to in this disclosure document as the “truck^') equipped with displays of the tool inventory on' a route of assigned stops with approximately 325 potential customers of the products. The stops will involve automotive ;aftermarket businesses, service stations, independent garages, car and truck dealerships^ and non-automotive businesses such as cycle shops, lawn mower shops, airports, marinas, machine shops, factories, farm implement dealers or repairers, commercial agricultural businesses and other commercial users of tools d shop equipment. The customers at the stops are professional mechanics and others who will use the products in business. The franchise is grated for an initial term of 10 years; with the right, upon demonstrating compliance with certain conditions, to renew for one additional successive 10 year renewal term; The products to' be sold include products and equipment manufactured by Mac Tools or its corporate affiliates for sale, under the MAG Tools® name and trademarks (the “Manufactured Products”) and products manufactured by others and distributed by Mac: Tools (the “Distributed Products”). The Manufactured Products and the Distributed Products are collectively referred to in this disclosure document as the ‘Products.” Mac Tools may periodically provide, a franchisee with the opportunity to purchase and distribute certain products sold under other brands owned by Stanley Industries & Automotive, LLG or Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (the “SBD Products”). Only the following products and items may be sold to customers on your Route(s): the Products, the SBD Products, items are traded-in by your customers, and other products and, merchandise to ensure the satisfaction of your customers if you are unable to obtain the other products and/or merchandise from Mac Tools within the required time period. You must: operate your Mae Tools Business in accordance with the Mac Tools Franchise Agreement (the “Franchise Agreement”) and our standards and specifications. The Franchise Agreement is attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit B, You must also sign the Mac Tools Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and the Mac Tools Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”); (see Exhibit E and F)
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
6/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $81,545 Maximum: $89,950
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $121,320 Maximum: $344,275
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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