Cornwell
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Cornwell franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Cornwell franchise specializes in mobile tool sales, delivering professional-grade automotive and industrial tools directly to technicians and mechanics at thei
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Cornwell quick facts
- Is Cornwell a franchise?
- Yes. Cornwell offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 811 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 79).
- How much does it cost to open a Cornwell franchise?
- The Cornwell Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $325,680 for conversion only (total estimated investment for convertees (high)) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $79,380–$320,680 for conversion only (total estimated investment for convertees) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $174,380–$320,680 for total estimated investment for new dealerships (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $320,680 for total estimated investment for new dealerships (high) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Cornwell initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 21). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- Does Cornwell disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Cornwell FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 66). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Cornwell locations are there?
- The FDD reports 811 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 79). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Cornwell a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $325,680 (Total estimated investment for convertees (high)); $79,380 – $320,680 (Total estimated investment for convertees); $174,380 – $320,680 (Total estimated investment for new dealerships); $320,680 (Total estimated investment for new dealerships (high)); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 698 Franchised dealers locations; other measures for 699 Franchised dealers locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 18 in 2025, to 811 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Cornwell head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total estimated investment for converteesPDF p. 24$79,380 – $320,680
- Total estimated investment for new dealershipsPDF p. 24$174,380 – $320,680
- Total estimated investment for new dealerships (high)PDF p. 24$320,680
- Total estimated investment for convertees (high)PDF p. 24$325,680
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 21
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
10 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
698 locations
Revenue and other measures · 698 locations
- Who is counted
- Cornwell Dealers in business at the beginning and end of 2025, reporting sales close-outs at least 48 weeks
- Excluded
- Dealers who started or terminated during 2025; weekly close-outs may not represent 52 weeks
- Method
- Weekly National Dealer Sales Average: total reported product sales divided by weekly close-outs
699 locations
Other measures · 699 locations
- Who is counted
- Cornwell Dealers operating pursuant to Dealer Franchise Agreements and in business for all of 2025, reporting sales for at least 48 weeks
- Excluded
- Dealers who started or terminated during 2025; note says Chart 1 groupings contain 233 dealers each
- Method
- Average, median, highest and lowest Total Completed Business; all reporting dealers split into thirds by Total Completed Business
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025-12-31 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 79
Net +16 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($79,380 – $325,680) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 793 to 811 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 21
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Cornwell Dealers in business at the beginning and end of 2025, reporting sales… · PDF p. 66
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Cornwell Dealers operating pursuant to Dealer Franchise Agreements and in busin… · PDF p. 65
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 79
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
793 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: All reporting dealerships median Total Completed Business
“Median: $838,393.83”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Middle 1/3 lowest Total Completed Business
“Lowest: $49,046.03”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: All reporting dealerships highest Total Completed Business
“Highest: $2,063,369.34”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: All reporting dealerships average Total Completed Business
“Average: $901,550.60”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 1/3 above average count
“Above Average: 92 Above Average: 115 Above Average: 127”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Middle 1/3 highest Total Completed Business
“Highest: $510,073.47”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: All reporting dealerships lowest Total Completed Business
“Lowest: $662,877.66”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: All reporting dealerships above average count
“Above Average: 92 Above Average: 115 Above Average: 127”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 1/3 average Total Completed Business
“Average: $581,434.60”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 1/3 highest Total Completed Business
“Highest: $661,370. 73”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Middle 1/3 median Total Completed Business
“Median: $414, 762.62”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Middle 1/3 average Total Completed Business
“Average: $393,439. 77”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Middle 1/3 above average count
“Above Average: 92 Above Average: 115 Above Average: 127”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 1/3 median Total Completed Business
“Median: $579,847 .97”
Note: Flattened Chart 1 text shows four headers but only three numeric columns. Page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, contradicting the extracted all-dealer label. Cannot reliably confirm this claim's column/population without table layout; each third has 233 dealers.
Item 19 · PDF p. 65 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Top 1/3 lowest Total Completed Business
“Lowest: $510,787.35”
Note: Chart 1 extracted text has four headers but only three numeric columns; page 66 identifies $838,393.83 as Top 1/3 median, exposing a shifted column assignment. Cannot confirm this metric's subgroup from flattened text; each third has 233 dealers.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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