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Big O Tires Franchise

Auto repair center specializing in tire services

A small group of tire dealers came together in 1962 and started Big O Tires, a franchise that is now based in Englewood, Colorado. Each Big O center offers a variety of auto repair services, including brake, alignment and front-end repair, as well as tire and ride control products.

Big O Tires has centers across the United States and in British Columbia, Canada.

Please Note: The operators of Big O Tires, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Big O Tires website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Big O Tires franchise?

Total Investment: $372,800-$607,800
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 2%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $1.5K

How to contact Big O Tires

Big O Tires Inc.
12650 E. Briarwood Ave., #2D
Englewood, CO
80112

Toll Free: (800)622-2446
Fax: (303)728-5700

Website: Visit Website

Big O Tires News

Big O Tires Donates $50,000 To Childhood Cancer Foundation
Big O Tires, Inc. and it's over 540 stores have donated $50,000 to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Liz Scott, mother of Alexandra Scott, met with a group of franchisee representatives (Franchise Advisory Council) and corporate staff recently in the corporate offices to... more

Big O Tires Names New President Of Franchise Business
John Adams, president of Big O Tires, Inc., announced that Kyle Iwasawa has joined the company as President, Franchise Business effective October 1, 2006. In this newly created position, Mr. Iwasawa will be responsible for more fully developing t a new Big O Tires Franchise Business Model (FBM) and ... more

Big O Tires Donates $65,000 To American Red Cross
A check for $65,000 was presented earlier this week at the headquarters of the American Red Cross from Big O Tires. The donation was provided to help fund Katrina relief efforts and was funded by the company’s over 560 franchisees as well as from Big O Tires, Inc. and its parent company, TBC Co... more

Tbc Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire Merchant's, Incorporated
TBC Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCC), one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Merchant's, Incorporated, a closely held tire retailer and automotive service provider headquartered in Manassas, ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Big O Tires open? 1962
When did Big O Tires start franchising? 1962

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 570 35 0 0

2004 568 35 0 0

2003 558 35 0 0

2002 530 35 0 0

2001 486 1 0 0

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): the SBA & other commercial lenders

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Strong management skills

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