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What Does Our Industry Look Like, and Where Does Big O Fit In?

September 13, 2022
A mechanic is working on a tire at an automotive franchise.

If you’re thinking about a franchise investment as your way to become your own boss, we think that’s a smart choice—especially when you partner with Big O Tires to own and operate a car service franchise. Ours is a great opportunity that comes with a tried-and-true business model to take advantage of the auto care industry, which is growing and becoming more important as drivers keep their cars longer and cars get smarter. Your Big O franchise can quickly become your community’s go-to source for expert and trusted service and repairs that the competition simply won’t be able to match!

An Essential Industry

Americans love their vehicles, and if you need proof, just take a look at these numbers (1): 

  • 286M: Number of registered vehicles on US roads today
  • $82B+: American auto manufacturing industry market value
  • 7%: Compound annual auto manufacturing industry growth rate 

Americans are holding on to their cars longer than ever, on average, just over 12 years(2). Concurrently, a recent analysis found that new vehicle sales are on the decline, thanks to supply chain shortages and climbing interest rates(3). This makes a Big O auto care franchise opportunity an even smarter one to consider. Older cars need better and more frequent care, something you’ll be able to provide your community as a Big O franchisee. You’ll have access to a national tire distribution network and incredible purchasing power that’ll keep your customers coming back and you ahead of the competition!

Big O Tires Franchise: Leading the Way in the Tire Business since 1962

Big O Tires is an iconic brand with a 59-year heritage and an award-winning reputation. We know tires and have been leaders in the automotive industry for decades. As one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors, we make sure our franchisees see ongoing support that includes expert marketing efforts, access to important vendor relationships, continuous research and development, and much more. 

We’re especially proud of the fact that just about anyone can join the Big O car service franchise family, regardless of past professional experience. That’s because we offer all our new franchisees comprehensive pre-opening training that brings them up to speed on just about everything they need to know to operate their businesses smoothly, including:

  • How to deliver exceptional customer service
  • How to leverage important vendor relationships
  • How to manage inventory
  • How to use our point-of-sale system
  • How to market their franchise
  • How to keep accurate books
  • And a lot more!

With more than 430 independently owned and operated automotive service franchise locations in 25 states, Big O Tires is the go-to source for a broad range of automotive services, quality tires, accessories, and more! Are you ready to join us?

Big O Tires is a recognized industry-leading brand that’s enjoying incredible growth. To find out more information about our auto service franchise, get in touch today!

  1. Zippia: 36 Important US Automotive Industry Statistics [2022]: Facts, Trends, and Projections
  2. Auto Care Factbook, published by Auto Care Association, 2021
  3. Autoweek: Still a Sellers' Market, Even as New Vehicle Sales Fall in the First Half of '22, July 4, 2022

Big O Tires, LLC

4300 TBC Way

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410

New York:  This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such a filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.

Minnesota File Nos. 4842 and 6690

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Contact Information
Big O Tires, LLC
4260 Design Center Dr.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
(561) 383-3000
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Please note that the information contained on this website does not constitute the offer of a franchise and that such offers will be made only in conjunction with the presentation of Big O’s Franchise Disclosure Document in states where we are first registered, excluded, exempted, or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state. Big O Franchises are not available in all states. MN Reg. File No. F#4842
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