Retail franchises

Total Tools Franchise Opportunity

Professional tool retail franchise founded in 1989; began franchising in 2007 and now has around 80 stores serving tradespeople.

129 units in AustraliaFranchising since 2007Registered as Total Tools Licensing Pty Ltd
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Total Tools franchise cost?

A Total Tools franchise requires a total investment of $2,630,000–$4,070,000 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Total Tools vs the Retail median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeTotal ToolsCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$2.6M–$4.1M$200,000–$511,000 (93)above median

Medians from the Retail Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

129venues in Australia
127franchised businesses
2company-owned units
121franchisees (operators)
14years operating in Australia

Operates in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005470) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$2,630,000 – $4,070,000
Ongoing payments to franchisor (annual)$1,500,000 – $7,000,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005470) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew No

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit No

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005470) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Total Tools’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyYes
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromNo
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005470) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.totaltools.com.au

Phone 0392611900

Email b.casagrande@totaltools.com.au

Registered office 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-005470) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How Total Tools’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
VictoriaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
New South WalesStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
South AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Total Tools franchise cost?

A Total Tools franchise requires a total investment of $2,630,000–$4,070,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Total Tools's ongoing fees?

Total Tools's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.

Is Total Tools on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Total Tools appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.