BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)

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.

461
Locations
$326K–$1332K
Investment
Since 1982
Franchising
AutomotivePalm Beach Gardens, FLTBC Corporationwww.bigotires.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$17,500
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$326,000 $1,331,500
Low: $326,000High: $1,331,500
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
5.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
0.90%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$379 – $415
Item 6 of FDD

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

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0
Average Net Profit
$0
Average Gross Profit
$0

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
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE)
Current
$326K – $1.3M$18K5.0%461
JIFFY LUBE$232K – $520K$35KN/A1,721
Tire Pros$111K – $266K$7KN/A605
Fix Auto$55K – $850K$10K3.0%212
GREASE MONKEY$291K – $917K$40K6.0%209
PRECISION TUNE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT$182K – $478K$25KN/A209
Automotive Repair & Maintenance Average
14 franchises
$167K – $747K$33K7.4%

* 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

Top States
1WY
0
2AZ
0
3CA
0
4CO
0
5TX
0
6UT
0
7VA
0
8WA
0
9AR
0
10ID
0
11KY
0
12MT
0
13ND
0
14NE
0
15NM
0

+10 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BIG O TIRES (BUSINESS FORMAT FRANCHISE) franchisees (20102025)

Total Loans
141
Average Loan
$921,023
Total Volume
$129.9M
Default Rate
2.1%

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.

NameSBA 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)

Franchisee Cases1

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)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
0

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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