Tire Pros

Item 7 lays out a total investment of $111,475 to $266,225, covering build-out for new or converted stores, inventory, and initial marketing—realistic for tire shops targeting independents or entrepreneurs. The $7,000 franchise fee unlocks the brand, but ongoing fees bite: $695 monthly royalty, $200 national ad fund, and $85 warranty fee, totaling around $11,760 yearly fixed costs before sales. No Item 19 means no validated revenue or profit figures, forcing reliance on FDD Item 20 averages and your own due diligence—common in mature systems but a blind spot when evaluating ROI in a market squeezed by big chains.

System metrics paint a mixed picture: 605 U.S. locations after 37 years, with 95 projected new units showing growth ambition from parent Asphalt Buyer II (American Tire Distributors). But 103 terminations and 21 transfers over the disclosure period suggest churn—higher than ideal, possibly tied to that bankruptcy history. If you're eyeing conversion of an existing shop, the lower-end investment could pay off in high-margin tire services, but watch for economic sensitivity in auto repair; this isn't a passive play.