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Big O Tires
12650 E. Briarwood Ave., # 2D
Centennial, CO 80112-6734


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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:  1967

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

570

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
570
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:56999.8%In 20 States
Canada:10.2%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
570
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Colorado65
2. California200
3. Arizona60

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Cash Investment:$150K
Total Investment:$225.8-543.3K
Average Total Investment:$384K
 
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, CO7 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40

U.S.:

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