Does Bath Tune Up require franchisees to have both regular and needle-nosed pliers?

According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to have regular and needle-nosed pliers. The FDD lists these pliers as part of a list of suggested tools for employed technicians. Bath Tune Up states that they recommend these tools for the proper operation of the franchised business, but they do not require franchisees to purchase them.

If a franchisee already owns some of the recommended items, this will reduce the total initial investment required. The FDD estimates that miscellaneous hand tools, as a category, will cost between $200 and $300.

Therefore, while Bath Tune Up suggests having regular and needle-nosed pliers for the technicians, it is ultimately up to the franchisee to decide whether to purchase them. This provides some flexibility for the franchisee in managing their initial investment costs.