Matco Tools Franchise Named Number 1 in Mobile Tool Category, Number 30 Overall by Entrepreneur Magazine

Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500 named Matco Tools the number one franchise opportunity in the mobile tool category and the number 30 franchise overall. Matco Tools has more than 60 years of national brand experience in the automotive equipment industry with a line of more than 13,000 products.

Stow, Ohio (PRWEB) January 8, 2008 -- Matco Tools is pleased to announce that its Matco Tools Franchise (http://www.matcotools.com/Franchise/index.jsp) was named the number one organization in the mobile tool category of Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500. In addition, the franchise was named the number 30 franchise overall.

"Matco Tools is consistently awarded recognition as a world class franchise system (http://www.matcotools.com/Franchise/index.jsp)," says Richard Dayton, National Sales Franchise Manager, of Matco Tools. "Entrepreneur Magazine showcases the best of the best franchisors from every business segment imaginable. Matco Tools is honored to be recognized once again."

All franchisors are given the opportunity to supply pertinent information associated with their franchise offering to Entrepreneur Magazine. This data, collected from hundreds of franchisors, is placed with an independent auditor for evaluation, ensuring that no franchisor has the ability to gain an unfair advantage. When the data crunch is completed, the results are published for all potential franchise buyers to evaluate.

Matco Tools has more than 60 years of national brand experience in the automotive equipment industry and a vast product line of more than 13,000 of the highest quality tools and accessories in the business. The company has no franchise, royalty or advertising fees. Initial Corporate and ongoing local training create outstanding value for franchisees and build value for the franchisee's business.

Matco Tools offers many levels of support to its franchisees, including financing options, national advertising, racing support in the NHRA and a computer-based Matco Distributor Business System (MDBS), designed to specifically meet the needs and operating environment of franchisees.

Among other recognitions, for the second consecutive year, Matco Tools was named "Best Automotive Franchise" by FranchiseBusiness REVIEW (based on 2006 Franchise Satisfaction Survey).

"Self employment can be the most rewarding career change you will ever make, that is, if you take advantage of the data that is available," Dayton says. "Matco has the experience, recognition, brand name awareness and support to make the dream of self employment come true."

Call 1-888-MYMATCO to receive a free information package. For more information on the Matco Tools franchise, visit http://www.matcotools.com/Franchise/index.jsp.

Contact

Richard Dayton

National Franchise Sales Manager

Matco Tools

330-926-5528

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