FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Matco Tools FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Matco Tools' 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $104,374–$376,241, against $108,080–$382,766 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $108,080 | $104,374 | −$3,706 |
| High end of range | $382,766 | $376,241 | −$6,525 |
| Full range | $108,080–$382,766 | $104,374–$376,241 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $104,374–$376,241, against $108,080–$382,766 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 1,829 | 1,741 | −88 (−4.8%) |
Matco Tools reports 1,741 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 1,829 in the 2025 filing (−88 (−4.8%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Matco Tools included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 disclosure reports average and median completed business across 1,491 distributors. Inclusion in both years does not mean the reported figures or distributor samples are unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Matco Tools franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Matco Tools states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $104,374–$376,241, against $108,080–$382,766 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $108,080 to $104,374 (−$3,706) and the high end moves from $382,766 to $376,241 (−$6,525).
How many locations does Matco Tools have?
The 2026 FDD for Matco Tools reports 1,741 outlets in Item 20, against 1,829 in the 2025 filing — 88 fewer.
Does Matco Tools disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Matco Tools included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 disclosure reports average and median completed business across 1,491 distributors. Inclusion in both years does not mean the reported figures or distributor samples are unchanged.
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