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Buy a Big O Tires Franchise

Big O Tires is one of the largest tire and automotive service franchises in the United States, operating more than 460 locations across 24 states. Founded in 1962 as a cooperative of independent dealers pooling their buying power, the brand has grown into a nationally recognized retail-and-service network trading under the long-running “The Team You Trust” positioning.

Stores sell tires and provide automotive maintenance such as wheel alignments, brakes, oil changes and routine repairs, alongside an exclusive line of Big O branded tires. The model is a brick-and-mortar, territory-based franchise built around multi-bay service centers, repeat local customers and walk-in retail traffic.

Big O Tires is a subsidiary of TBC Corporation, one of North America’s largest tire marketers, giving franchisees access to a distribution and supply-chain network spanning more than 100 distribution centers nationwide. That parent backing, national advertising and an integrated point-of-sale system distinguish Big O from the independent tire shops it competes with.

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Why buy a Big O Tires Franchise?

Buying a Big O Tires franchise means stepping into an established 60-plus-year brand in an essential, recession-resistant category, where tires and routine maintenance remain steady purchases across economic cycles. The name already carries recognition and trust in many communities, which can shorten the time a new owner needs to build local credibility.

Ownership leans on real scale advantages. Through parent company TBC Corporation, franchisees tap a large supply chain with competitive vendor pricing, exclusive Big O branded tires, vendor-funded advertising rebates and an integrated POS system. National marketing, website and online-shopping management, and field staffing support reduce the operational load an independent operator carries alone. No prior automotive experience is required, and the brand offers fee incentives to qualified veterans and first responders.

Big O Tires Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1962

    • Franchising Since

      1962

    • New Startup Cost

      $511,500 – $1,882,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $17,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

      for assignment or change of control; up to $1,500 otherwise

    • Royalty Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      4%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      461

    • New Units Opened *

      8

    • Units Transferred *

      19

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,824,713

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Big O Tires – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training runs at least four weeks through the online Big O Tires Academy and hands-on at an operating store; the FDD outlines 75 hours of classroom and 200 hours of on-the-job training covering customer service, vendor relationships, inventory, the point-of-sale system, marketing and bookkeeping. Ongoing support includes national marketing, an integrated POS, field and staffing support, supplier access through TBC Corporation, and mentoring from tenured franchisees. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and Big O Tires Academy access the franchisor provides to incoming owners.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Big O Tires suits hands-on local operators who can lead a service team, follow proven systems and put customer experience first. Prior automotive experience is not required, so the model fits business-minded managers, sales-oriented owners and multi-unit investors as readily as industry veterans. Strong people management, retail and community-relationship skills matter more than mechanical expertise, since the owner runs a profitable multi-bay center, retains technicians and builds repeat local custom. The brand welcomes leadership-experienced candidates, including qualified veterans and first responders.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Big O Tires holds steady recognition on national franchise rankings, appearing in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 (including the 2026 list, and previously named the top wheels-and-tires brand in its category) and the Franchise Times Top 400. Franchise Business Review listed it among its Top 200 Franchises for 2026, and FranServe named it a Fran-Tastic Brand in 2024. It is an International Franchise Association member offering VetFran veteran incentives. For resale buyers, national credibility should be weighed alongside the specific store's local reviews and reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US auto care industry is large and resilient: the Auto Care Association projects it will top $600 billion by 2027, supported by roughly 290 million vehicles on American roads and an average vehicle age now above 12.5 years (S&P Global Mobility). Aging vehicles and rising annual mileage drive steady demand for tires, brakes and routine maintenance, non-discretionary spending that holds up through downturns. For resale buyers, this stability underpins recurring service revenue, though individual store performance still depends on local traffic, competition and reputation.

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