Can you get an SBA loan for a BANDAG franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BANDAG franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for BANDAG franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,923,250. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is BANDAG a good franchise to buy?

BANDAG shows several positive indicators: established brand with 160+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

BANDAG

Bridgestone Bandag, LLC offers franchises for Bandag Dealerships that provide the right to sell (and in some cases produce) retreaded tires using the franchisor's proprietary retreading methods, processes, and materials purchased from the franchisor. Franchisees operate Production Facilities and Sales Facilities within designated territories, typically counties, and use Bandag trademarks. The target market includes commercial and fleet customers seeking retreaded tires and related services.

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Locations

AutomotiveNashville, TNwww.bandag.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

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Initial Investment Range

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Brand Fund

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Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How BANDAG Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BANDAG Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	160
JIFFY LUBE	$232K – $520K	$35K	N/A	1,721
Tire Pros	$111K – $266K	$7K	N/A	605
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)	$326K – $1.3M	$18K	5.0%	461
Fix Auto	$55K – $850K	$10K	3.0%	212
GREASE MONKEY	$291K – $917K	$40K	6.0%	209
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Average 14 franchises	$167K – $747K	$33K	7.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Automotive Repair & Maintenance franchises by location count.