Snap-On Franchises Offer Opportunity During Challenging Economic Times

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As news of economic downturn sweeps the country, franchise options such as Snap-on are more relevant to those seeking to control their own destiny. A study due out in March by Price Waterhouse Coopers/International Franchise Association reveals that numbers are up in all areas of franchising. Barrie Young, president-sales and franchising for Snap-on Tools, says this is true with his company as more and more Americans are looking at ways to secure their future with a Snap-on franchise.

In the past 5 months the Kenosha, Wisconsin-based company has seen an increased interest in franchise opportunities. Traffic to the company’s franchise website is up almost 60% alone, providing new leads throughout the country.

‘A franchise allows you to determine your own success while benefiting from the company’s support,’ says Young, who was once a Snap-on franchisee himself. ‘And, there’s no more authentic model for success than one that’s been around more than 80 years.’

Snap-on is not your ordinary franchise. The network of mobile franchises currently consists of more than 4,000 units around the world, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. In 2007, Snap-on was recognized as Franchisor of the Year in the UK.