Business Description

BIG O TIRES is the fastest-growing retail tire and under-car service center franchisor in North America. We offer over 30 years' experience and proven success, site selection assistance, comprehensive training and on-going field support, protected territory, exclusive product lines, consistent product supply, unique marketing programs, contemporary building designs, effective advertising support, and proven business systems.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1962

Franchising Since:  1980

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	408	86.8%
Company-Owned Units:	62	13.2%
Total Operating Units:	470	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 469 99.8% In 20 States Canada: 1 0.2% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 470 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Arizona	60
2. California	200
3. Colorado	65

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100-150K
Total Investment:	$297.8-874.1K
Average Total Investment:	$586K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	2%
Average Royalty:	2%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Littleton, CO	7 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, BC and AB Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Big O Tires.