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Big O Tires

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

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	404	86.3%
Company-Owned Units:	64	13.7%
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Total Operating Units:	468	100%

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
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Total:	470	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	200
2. Colorado	65
3. Arizona	60

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100-150K
Total Investment:	$247.5-958.3K
Average Total Investment:	$603K

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):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, BC and AB
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: