Hello from Illinois

[billin21]

Hello all,

My name is Bill and I own a Tool Franchise near St. Louis.
I deff. need some advice and look forward to seeing what everyone has to say

:cool:

[Business Attorney]

Bill, welcome to the community!

[Spider]

Welcome aboard, Bill. That tool franchise wouldn't be Snap-on Tools, would it. I always thought that would be a great franchise to own.

[vangogh]

Welcome to the forum Bill. We'll be happy to offer advice where we can. One thing we never seem to lack is an opinion.

Thanks for joining the community.

[KristineS]

Hi Bill. Welcome to the forum.

[jamesray50]

Hi Bill, welcome. How close to St. Louis do you live? My children live in the St. Louis vicinity.

[billin21]

Jamesray, I live about 30 mins outside of STL in Godfrey, Il

Spider, I own a Matco Tools Franchise. Its nice, but I am looking to expand into something else. There are MUCH better business models out there.

Thank you for the warm welcome

[Business Attorney]

I've never been to Godfrey but my grandfather's first cousin, Hazel, and her husband, Raymond Block, started Block's Ice Cream about 90 years ago. There used to be a bunch of Block's ice cream parlors in the area around Alton but I understand the last one (if it is still there) is in Godfrey.

[billin21]

Its been gone for awhile now.. If im not mistaken there is a KFC in its spot

[Business Attorney]

Well, there goes my reason to visit Godfrey. I can go to the KFC here in Evanston.

[Blessed]

Welcome Bill! I'm well familiar with Matco, Snap-on, and etc... Hubby has worked in maintenance and mechanic work for years we inventoried his tools a few years ago - and then took out an extra insurance policy. :)

[cbscreative]

Welcome to the SBF, bill. I'm sure we can make your stay worthwhile with all the diverse business experience on this forum.

[billin21]

Welcome Bill! I'm well familiar with Matco, Snap-on, and etc... Hubby has worked in maintenance and mechanic work for years we inventoried his tools a few years ago - and then took out an extra insurance policy. :)

lol.. Yea definitely want to make sure you have plenty of insurance! This stuff isn't cheap!!

[billin21]

Welcome to the SBF, bill. I'm sure we can make your stay worthwhile with all the diverse business experience on this forum.

Thank you!!

I hope to get some questions answered :)