Big O Tires franchise
Big O Tires sells and installs tires and handles brakes, alignments, oil changes and other car services. Its parent, TBC, is a major tire distributor that supplies the stores. At the end of 2026 there were 470 Big O Tires locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $544K–$2.74M
- Franchise fee
- $17,500
- Royalty
- 3.5–5%
- Locations, 2026
- 470
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1980
- Franchisor based in
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Time to open
- 3 to 18 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited protection
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Big O Tires, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Big O Tires franchise costs
Opening one Big O Tires store costs an estimated $543,500 to $2,738,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Big O Tires, Inc, 2026 filing, page 36
Big O Tires franchise fee
The franchise fee is $17,500, paid as $10,000 with the application and $7,500 on signing. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Big O Tires, Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | Currently 3.5% to 5% of adjusted gross sales, and 2% on national account sales, farm tires and excess service sales, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | At least 4% of gross sales to the local fund, plus a national marketing fee currently set at 0.9%. |
Source: Big O Tires, Inc, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Big O Tires publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 average annual gross revenues for U.S. franchised stores open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Big O Tires, Inc, 2026 filing, page 85
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 462 (+2) | 0 |
| 2025 | 461 (−1) | 0 |
| 2026 | 470 (+9) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Big O Tires, Inc, 2026 filing, page 90
How Big O Tires compares
Of the 10 auto repair franchises on this site, Big O Tires is the 8th cheapest to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Big O Tires | Typical auto repair |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $544K | $318K |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | +2.2% | +13.9% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 10 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in auto repair franchises.
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Big O Tires franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Big O Tires?
3 to 18 months after signing, according to Big O Tires's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Big O Tires help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Big O Tires may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Big O Tires franchisees get a protected territory?
Partly. You get some protection, but not an exclusive territory.
How long is a Big O Tires franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
How does Big O Tires compare with other auto repair franchises?
Of the 10 auto repair franchises here, Big O Tires is the 8th cheapest to open (low end $544K against a $318K median) and the 6th largest by number of locations.
Does Big O Tires say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 average annual gross revenues for U.S. franchised stores open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Big O Tires based?
Big O Tires, Inc is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and the brand has sold franchises since 1980.