For Those Who Make The World Their Own
About Us
Earn a six-figure income, enjoy a rewarding work hard, play hard lifestyle – with an investment from just £25,000, with NO ongoing royalties.
Our franchisees sell world-class tools from fully equipped mobile showrooms – distinctive, fully liveried vans. Thanks to our award-winning training, you don’t need a background in the motor trade to thrive: our 150+ UK franchisees come from very diverse backgrounds…
- Lewis Harwood was an ambitious mechanic looking for his next challenge
- Former science teacher Debbie Gipp wanted to take control of her future
- Ex-pub landlord Nick Cobb wanted to run his business with a support network around him
Starting your own business as part of the Mac Tools family gives you the support, systems and products to succeed, with benefits including:
- Multiple revenue streams from four core brands widen your customer base
- Accessible initial investment: Invest from just £25K to start your business
- Guidance, training and mentoring from your own passionate support team
- Be part of a group of immensely proud, like-minded business owners
- Build regular, growing income streams with customers paying by instalments
- Continuous innovation of new exciting products to keep your customers engaged
Great to Work With
You’ll enjoy a dedicated support team for your business with decades of industry experience. If you have the right attitude, we will guide you on the road to success.
Committed to providing the guidance and support each Mac Franchisee requires to reach their goals, our team of mentors live and breathe our brand – you won’t find people more passionate about their franchisees’ success!
You’ll enjoy business planning support and check-ups; twice-yearly conferences; and in-territory mentoring from launch onwards! We’re a multi-award-winning brand, including several accolades based on confidential feedback from our franchisees. We care about your success.
- Follow the business model and you can make a six-figure income
- A proven route to becoming your own boss, with 150+ franchisees in the UK
- Prime territories available throughout the UK and Ireland
- Build your business: create your own future!
- Invest from £25K with no ongoing royalties or hidden extra costs
Is it time you made the world your own?
The next steps on your way to starting your business…
- Initial discussion, CV & application form
- Introductory presentation & meeting – let’s get to know each other
- Van rides and Q&A with franchisees – Get to see the business in action
- Final meeting & financial review with Mac Tools Leaders
- Business set-up, training & business planning
- LAUNCH, with full on-the-road support & 12-month training program!
News
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Family ties highlight flying start to 2020
Family ties highlight flying start to 2020 A family theme runs through Mac Tools early 2020 Training Days. The year is off to a high octane start at Mac Tools with training days for new franchisees completely full up in
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Meet the Mac Man Who Loves to Give Back
For Alan Johnson, franchising is about much more than just running his own business. After an award-winning start to life as a franchisee, he’s used his success to give as much back as possible to the wider Mac Tools network
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Sizzling Summer for Mac Tools as Six New Vans Hit the Road
In keeping with the weather it’s been a hot summer here at Mac Tools, with six newcomers hitting the road with their new business in June and July. Highlighting the sextet is experienced franchisee Petros Lambri, who has made a
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Mac Tools Recruitment Manager to Speak at Franchising ‘Super Brands’ Event
Lesley Cobb, the Franchise Operations and Recruitment Manager for Mac Tools, has been invited to share the brand’s innovative approach to franchisee growth at a major industry event. The British Franchise Association (bfa), the sector’s self-regulatory governing body, is hosting
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Events Season at Full Throttle as Franchisees Benefit from Marketing Power
Marketing is one of the most important parts of running any business, and one of the hardest to get right? That’s why here at Mac Tools we’re proud to bring the weight of our brand to bear for our franchisees,
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Mac Tools Prominent as BTCC Season Revs Up
The new British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season is off to a flying start for Adam Morgan and his Mac Tools-sponsored Ciceley Motorsport car, with the driver second in the standings after the first two events of the year. Morgan
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Cars, stars and raising the bar: Mac Tools franchisees celebrate at Tool Fair
The Mac Tools franchise network recently came together to celebrate that the brand’s latest Tool Fair. The elements proved no match for Mac Tools as the franchise network, their families and the Mac support team overcame the recent snow to
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Mac Tools Shortlisted for National Franchising Innovation Award
Mac Tools has been shortlisted at the UK’s most prestigious franchise awards, after being named as a finalist in the Award for Innovation category of the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018. The awards are the longest established in the franchise
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Mac Tools Named UK’s Best Van-Based Franchise
Mac Tools has been named the UK’s leading van-based franchise after confidential feedback from its franchisees in an independent survey saw it win the ‘Man in a Van’ category at the 2017 Best Franchise Awards. Three finalists were named for
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Desire to Set His Own Rewards Drives 20-Year-Old into Business
While many 20-year-olds are counting the days until the weekend, Harry Lord was counting something altogether different – the cost of the ceiling on his earnings potential. When he returned to his customer service role after a month of travelling,
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Young guns Prominent in Quartet of New Mac Tools Franchisees
Mac Tools has welcomed four new franchisees to its family of business owners, including the youngest person to ever start in the network and a second that’s just turned 21. At 19 years old, Keiran Smith becomes one of the
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Franchisee Feedback sees Mac Tools Shortlisted for Best Mobile Franchise
Positive feedback from franchisees in an independent survey has seen Mac Tools shortlisted as one of just three finalists in the ‘Man in a Van’ category at the Best Franchise Awards 2017. The awards are unique in franchising in that
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Case Studies
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A Chance To Be in Control
“I didn’t want to work for somebody else. I wanted to be in control of my own business, so for me, Mac Tools just ticked so many boxes.” Neil Whitford is a franchisee for Mac Tools who covers the
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Petrol Head Looks To Run His Own Business
“I was nervous to begin with but really didn’t need to be; I started with 10-15 garages and now I visit 25-30 per day.” Anthony Halsey, who joined Mac Tools in November 2015, with his franchise in Paignton,
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The Right Tools For The Right Job
“I wanted the extra support but also to keep autonomy of my working life which was why I ended up going with Mac Tools.” Germaine Ash became a Mac Tools franchisee in March of 2015. Based in Redditch
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Former Mechanic Paves The Road To Success
“You are the face of your business but it’s the support you get behind the scenes that’s the most important part for me.” David Bancroft has been the proud owner of Mac Tools Dagenham since October 2015. David
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Tools For The Perfect Balance
“I wouldn’t want to start a business without a brand or backing because no one would know who you are! Mac Tools has a widely recognised brand name and a customer base which is already established, you just need
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Tooled Up And Ready To Go
“You know that you’re starting with a known product and a reputable brand so you have credibility from the get go, plus all the major marketing is more or less done for you which takes a lot of things
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From Schools to Tools
It’s fair to say the Mac Tools franchisee in West Hertfordshire has an unusual background for a tool distributor: after 12 years as a teacher, Debbie Gipp swapped schools for tools and set up as a Mac lady! “It was
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Cheers! Former Pub Landlord Becomes Award-winning Mac Man
“I have a future that I control. For the first time in my life I’m solely in control of my own destiny.” It might not seem an obvious career move going from pulling pints to selling tools, but Nick Cobb
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Time For Change
“I needed a change, I wanted to do something different. I wanted to be my own boss.” Former technician Nathan James wanted more. More for his family, more for his future, and more freedom in his life. He was brave
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It’s all in the brand for experienced tool dealer
Tony Kendrew discusses his professional and personal success with the tool franchise. Tony Kendrew arrived at Mac Tools after 12 years’ experience as a self-employed tools dealer – with personal insight into how important the Mac brand would be for
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Testimonials
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William Briggs-Price, 29
"I've always worked in the automotive sector in main dealers as a technician. However, I've had the desire to be my own boss for much of my working life. After researching the options available to set up my own business, I decided to open a Mac Tools franchise. I was very impressed with the support package offered to franchisees and I felt I wouldn't be on my own when "going it alone" and that's very reassuring."
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Paul Bloxham (Nuneaton)
"As a welder and fabricator, I had no experience of the automotive or tools sectors, but after a colleague of mine built up a successful business as a Mac Tools franchisee, I decided to give it a go himself. Thirteen years on, I have not looked back.I'd encourage anyone looking for flexibility and the chance to be their own boss to consider becoming a Mac Tools franchisee."
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Gary Teasdale (Cumbria)
“When I joined Mac Tools, I wanted the backing of a larger company without the risk of starting from scratch. There’s more strength in the business when you’re part of a large brand.”
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Steve Price (Stoke)
“The support from Mac Tools has been excellent. There’s always someone at the other end of the phone to answer questions and we have Regional Franchise Managers who are also contactable for support should we need anything.”
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Anthony Halsey (Paignton)
“Mac Tools give you the flexibility to run your own business. You’re not dictated to about how you run the business as long as you stick to the model. It’s your own business but you have the Mac Tools brand on the side of your van.”
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