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Big O Tires

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Big O Tires system.

Big O Tires
12650 E. Briarwood Ave., # 2D
Centennial, CO 80112-6734
800#: (800) 622-2446
Tel: (303) 728-5500
Fax: (303) 728-5689
E-mail: franchise@bigotires.com
Web Site: www.bigotires.com
Contact: Mr. Peter Hultgren, Senior Vice President


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

Established: 1962
First Franchise: 1967
Franchise Units: 565
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 566

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 20 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 200 in CA, 65 in CO, 60 AZ

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: NR (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $150K
Total Investment: $NR
Average Total Investment: $-1K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K

Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 2%
>Advertising: 4%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100
On-Going Support: A,B,C,d,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 7 Weeks Littleton, CO.
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.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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