BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)
Big O Tires, LLC offers Business Format Franchises for the operation of retail stores selling tires, related automotive products, and providing automotive services under the Big O Tires brand and proprietary system. Franchisees purchase products, equipment, and services from the franchisor and its affiliates, including supply through regional distribution centers, and participate in local group marketing. The business targets individual consumers and commercial accounts in the well-developed automotive replacement market, competing with other tire chains, service stations, and retailers.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty (tiered 3.5-5% based on sales matrix) + 0.9% national marketing fee + $304-$340/mo POS subscription + $75/mo warranty & roadside assistance.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Part A (Gross Revenues) data is based on 457 franchised U.S. Big O Tires Stores that operated from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for at least 12 consecutive months, and reported Gross Revenues data. Part B (Gross Revenues and Cost Analysis) data is based on 280 franchised U.S. Big O Tires Stores that operated from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for at least 12 consecutive months, furnished financial data with reliable expense information, and were under the same ownership.
* Average Gross Revenue is directly stated for Part A Reporting Stores. Revenue Top Quartile and Revenue Bottom Quartile are the stated average revenues for the Top Quartile and 4th Quartile respectively from the Part A table. Average Gross Profit was calculated as 57.9% of the overall average Total Income ($2,941,799) for Part B Reporting Stores. Average Net Profit (labeled as 'Net Income From Operations') was calculated as 8.8% of the overall average Total Income ($2,941,799) for Part B Reporting Stores. Best Guess Profit Low and High are derived from the average Net Income From Operations for the 4th Quartile (-$3,628) and Top Quartile ($524,253) respectively, as presented in the Income Statement Performance table.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE) Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Automotive Repair & Maintenance franchises
- #3 largest franchise system in Automotive Repair & Maintenance
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE) Current | $326K – $1.3M | $18K | 5.0% | 461 |
| JIFFY LUBE | $232K – $520K | $35K | N/A | 1,721 |
| Tire Pros | $111K – $266K | $7K | N/A | 605 |
| Fix Auto | $55K – $850K | $10K | 3.0% | 212 |
| GREASE MONKEY | $291K – $917K | $40K | 6.0% | 209 |
| PRECISION TUNE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | $182K – $478K | $25K | N/A | 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.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+10 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE) franchisees (2010 – 2025)
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
461 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Claims by current and former franchisees for breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud in the inducement, and misrepresentation related to franchise purchase.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE) franchise ranges from $326,000 to $1,331,500. This includes a franchise fee of $17,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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