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Buy an Active Green + Ross Franchise

Active Green + Ross is one of Southern Ontario’s best-known tire and complete auto-service chains, operated by family-owned Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc. The company opened its first shop in 1982 and began franchising in 1983; in 1995 it merged with Green + Ross, a Toronto tire business dating to the 1930s, to trade under the combined name. In 2004 it licensed 11 former Sears Canada auto centres into the network.

Each location is a brick-and-mortar tire and service centre selling a full range of tire brands, including Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear and its own private label, alongside wheels and accessories. Mechanical work covers brakes, suspension and front-end repairs, wheel alignment, tire balancing, oil and lube changes, and preventative maintenance inspections for retail vehicle owners.

The franchise runs on a protected-territory model with on-site owner-operators and has grown to more than 70 centres across Ontario, reaching from Windsor and London east to Ottawa and north to Barrie. Franchisees buy through the group’s authorized-supplier network, and no prior automotive experience is required to join.

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Why buy an Active Green + Ross Franchise?

Buying an Active Green + Ross franchise offers entry into Ontario’s tire and auto-service market behind a name that has operated in the province for decades and is widely recognized for tire retail. The brand pairs steady, essential vehicle maintenance with seasonal tire demand, a category that tends to hold up across economic cycles.

The model gives franchisees real buying leverage: stock is purchased through the group’s authorized-supplier network with volume rebates that an independent shop would struggle to match, backed by a multi-brand tire line-up and private-label products. Owners also gain a protected territory, head-office advertising, and an established operating system rather than building a service business from scratch.

Active Green + Ross Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

       $25,000 CAD

    • Estimated Initial Investment

      $150,000 – $250,000 CAD

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6 %

      of gross retail sales

  • Training & Support

    • Minimum two months of in‑store training with experienced managers + classroom components

    • Marketing support

    • Ongoing support

    • Tailored program

Active Green + Ross – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming franchisees receive at least two months of in-store training with experienced managers, plus classroom sessions on operations, equipment and customer service. Stores run on Protractor shop-management software, and a head-office field representative is reachable by phone daily and visits as needed. Ongoing support covers in-house advertising, accounting, recruiting and supplier coordination, with regular dealer meetings on marketing and operations. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and Protractor access carry over to a new owner and staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits a hands-on, on-site owner-operator rather than an absentee investor. No prior automotive experience is required, so the focus is on running a local retail and service business well: managing technicians and counter staff, maintaining customer relationships, driving local sales and keeping service quality consistent. Candidates who are customer-focused, organized and willing to commit to daily presence in the shop tend to fit best, since the business depends on repeat retail trade and word-of-mouth within a defined territory.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Active Green + Ross has built a strong reputation across its decades in Ontario's tire market. It has been honoured with Toronto Sun Readers' Choice Awards, taking silver for favourite tire store and bronze for oil-change service, and in 2026 marks its 40th year as a member of the Canadian Franchise Association. Its multi-brand tire line-up and long-standing local presence reinforce consumer trust. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific centre's local reviews, referral sources and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    Active Green + Ross operates in Canada's automotive aftermarket, valued at roughly USD 22.4 billion in 2024 and projected to grow about 3.3% a year. Demand is driven by an aging vehicle fleet, rising repair complexity and Ontario's seasonal tire changeovers, which bring customers in twice a year for winter and all-season fitments. Essential maintenance work tends to stay resilient through economic cycles. For resale buyers, that steady demand matters less than how well a specific territory's customer base and local competition support consistent service volume.

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