About Big O Tires, LLC
- Car technology exploding - Tires & Brakes exploding - Non-contracting sector
In 2019, Big O Tires is ranked #1 in Category by Entrepreneur. Big O Tires continues to expand into new markets. Big O Tires is owned by Michelin & Sumitomo. Big O's founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, the Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. As a new franchise owner, you’ll go through our New Franchise Orientation (NFO), a primer designed to help you understand what makes Big O Tires one of the leading tire franchises in North America. More importantly, you will be guided through our experience-focused culture, learning to create outstanding customer interactions each and every time. You will also receive access to our online training site, Big O Tires Academy, which boasts over 400 cataloged courses.
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FDD facts
| Initial franchise fee | $18K |
| Royalty | 10% (Includes Marketing) |
| Total investment | $511K - $1.9M |
| Liquid capital required | $100K |
| Net worth requirement | $350K |
| Year founded | 1962 |
| Year began franchising | 1962 |
| Owner-operator required (Year 1) | Yes |
