News • Case Studies • Features • Videos • Exhibitions • Seminars • Events • Resales • Resources

Mac Tools Franchise

Profile
News
Case Studies
Features
Events
Videos
Resales

5 Top Tips for Choosing a Van Franchise

11th May 2012

"A van franchise is different to other franchise options in the sense that being out on the road is a definitive lifestyle" by Paul Clegg - Macs UK Recruitment Manager

The process of finding the perfect franchise is a blizzard of information and decisions for anyone considering the franchising route. Mac Tools UK Recruitment Manager, Paul Clegg, has years of experience in franchising and has compiled a list of top tips to help you when evaluating a selection of van franchises.

Understand the Lifestyle A van franchise is different to other franchise options in the sense that being out on the road is a definitive lifestyle. You have to be happy with travelling, potentially sitting in traffic jams or coping with roadworks, and maintaining your van as an essential routine – it is, after all, your office.

Understanding The Costs How much does the franchise cost and where is this money allocated? Is your van provided, fully sign-written? Are there financing options available or does the company have reliable contacts for bank loans? These costs should be factored into your personal finance capabilities and measured against the return you will receive.

Maintaining Standards Any training offered by the franchisor should be embraced. Regardless of previous experience, you are likely to learn new skills, as well as gaining essential understanding about the company strategy and way of thinking. Some training may be completely new to you such as sales, building customer relationships, placing and tracking orders, and managing stock. Remember that the initial training is designed to offer all new franchisees an equal chance of success in their new venture. You should also assess what support is provided during your launch, as this is a critical time for any new franchisee. Talking to the launch support team and associated staff will give a good indication of the resources assigned to this event.Following the launch, how is contact maintained? Consider what methods are used and how often communication occurs. Face-to-face contact is also important and can build excellent networking opportunities within the franchise to share best practice.

Customer Communication You have direct contact with the end-user in their place of work, so your appearance and presentation becomes part of how you are recognised. Attention to detail can therefore become very important as well as sharing common interests to aid conversation and rapport, so you need to be comfortable with dealing with a specific type of customer on a day-to-day basis.

Take A Ride! After discussing details with the franchisor, arrange to meet and spend time with existing franchisees. Some of the best insights will come from people that have been through the same process. They can give helpful details and understanding.

Mac Tools is part of Stanley Black & Decker, an $11+ billion global organisation employing over 30,000 people worldwide and owner of the world famous Stanley Black & Decker, Facom, Britool Expert and DeWalt brands. With over 100 franchisees operating in the UK and a potential UK market of over £150 million, Mac Tools could be the franchise to drive your future.

To find out more information about The Mac Tools franchise simply complete the form or click the button below

Mac Tools Franchise News

New Tool-tastic developments for training with Mac Tools
7th June 2013
Mac Tools is going from strength to strength with the introduction of a new and innovative Development and Training Programme.

Trio set out in shiny new Mac Tools vans
18th April 2013
Mac Tools welcomes Neil Dulson, Andy Davies, and Steve Marchant to their UK network.

Record Results at Mac Tools’ Franchisee of the Year Awards
27th February 2013
Mac Tools celebrated their Franchisee of the Year 2012 awards with record results across their network.

Mac Tools welcomes new Franchise Recruitment Manager
13th February 2013
Award-winning tool franchise, Mac Tools, is excited to welcome Chris Magson as the latest addition to their franchise recruitment and...

Mac Tools celebrates 2013 with three new franchisees
29th January 2013
Mac Tools are going strong into the New Year with three new franchisees joining their UK network in January

Driving on a new endeavour with two more franchisees for Mac Tools
15th October 2012
Mac Tools is proud to announce that two more franchisees, David Gauld and Kevin Norton, have launched their Mac Tools van franchise

Three new franchisees picking up Mac Tools
17th September 2012
Mac Tools are pleased to announce yet another three new franchisees have launched. Cliff Zoutewelle, Lyndon Barnes and Tom Reid have...

Two more franchisees hit the road with Mac Tools
16th August 2012
Launching their exclusive territories are Adrian Griggs in Ipswich and Craig Thorne in Bristol.