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Cornwell Quality Tools FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

The 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $79,525–$323,825 to $174,380–$320,680, and the system grows from 793 to 811 outlets (+2.3%) year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.

Source: WI & ND state filings · Updated June 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$79,525$174,380+$94,855 (+119.3%)
High end of range$323,825$320,680−$3,145 (−1.0%)
Full range$79,525–$323,825$174,380–$320,680

The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $174,380–$320,680, against $79,525–$323,825 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$94,855 (+119.3%) and the high end moves by −$3,145 (−1.0%), narrowing the band from $244,300 to $146,300.

2026 filing: The only required up-front fee to the franchisor is the purchase of an initial inventory, which forms part of the total investment. Cornwell does not charge an initial franchise fee, royalty fee, or national advertising fee. Technology, territory, and hardware fees are detailed separately.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)793811+18 (+2.3%)
Franchised outlets793811+18 (+2.3%)
Company-owned outlets00unchanged
Openings during the year127114−13
Closures during the year3014−16

Cornwell Quality Tools reports 811 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 793 in the 2025 filing — a change of +18 (+2.3%).

Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: Year ended December 31, 2024; 2026: As of December 31, 2025. All listed outlets are franchisee-owned mobile tool dealerships. No company-owned or affiliate locations are included. Transfers indicate dealer changes within operating territories. See Item 20 for full annual and state-by-state breakdowns.

Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations

Cornwell Quality Tools included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 filing discloses financial performance, broken out across 4 outlet segments for January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Item 6 — Ongoing Fees

Neither filing states Cornwell Quality Tools' ongoing royalty as a single percentage rate, so there is no rate to compare year-over-year.

2025 filing: Item 6 lists Royalty as None. 2026 filing: No royalty fee is charged to franchisees. See Item 6.

Frequently asked questions

Did the cost to open a Cornwell Quality Tools franchise change in the 2026 FDD?

The 2026 FDD for Cornwell Quality Tools states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $174,380–$320,680, against $79,525–$323,825 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $79,525 to $174,380 (+$94,855 (+119.3%)) and the high end moves from $323,825 to $320,680 (−$3,145 (−1.0%)).

How many locations does Cornwell Quality Tools have?

The 2026 FDD for Cornwell Quality Tools reports 811 outlets in Item 20, against 793 in the 2025 filing — 18 more.

How many Cornwell Quality Tools locations closed?

The 2026 FDD for Cornwell Quality Tools reports 14 outlet closures for the year it covers, against 30 in the 2025 filing.

Does Cornwell Quality Tools disclose financial performance in its FDD?

Cornwell Quality Tools included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 filing discloses financial performance, broken out across 4 outlet segments for January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

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