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 155+ 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

FDD Year:

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

Franchise Fee

N/A

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

N/A

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

How BANDAG Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BANDAG Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	155
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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BANDAG franchisees (2010 – 2012)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,923,250

Total Volume

$3.8M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

80 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active