Munster Tool Co recruited five new franchisees during 2007 and recorded its most successful franchising year to date. The company, which imports and distributes specialised tools to the automotive industry across Ireland, has franchisees in 14 of the 26 counties in the south of Ireland. Munster Tool Co is now concentrating on recruiting in the North West, Dublin, and the South East.

Founded in 1980, Munster Tool Co began franchising in 2004 under the advice and guidance of Eamon Curtin. The company plans to have a network of 20 franchisees across Ireland by 2009.