{"id":1500,"date":"2025-05-29T16:34:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:11:56","slug":"big-o-tires-team-doubles-down-on-success-at-annual-convention-in-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/big-o-tires-team-doubles-down-on-success-at-annual-convention-in-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Big O Tires Team Doubles Down on Success at Annual Convention in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Big O Tires COO Gary Skidmore, joined by the Big O Tires leadership team, \u201ckicked off\u201d the company\u2019s annual convention in Las Vegas<\/em>

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 17, 2025) \u2013 Big O Tires, an industry-leading tire and automotive service franchise brand<\/a><\/strong> and subsidiary of TBC Corporation, <\/strong>recently hosted its annual convention in Las Vegas, with attendance from hundreds of franchisees, vendors,<\/strong> and corporate team members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the theme \u201cDouble Down on Success,\u201d franchisees were encouraged to bet on themselves and learned ways to grow their businesses through franchisee-led panels, workshops on operational efficiency and profitability, a keynote address, vendor exhibits, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Big O Tires leadership team \u201ckicked off\u201d the convention with a show-stopping performance. Big O Tires Chief Operating Officer Gary Skidmore started the general session presentations by highlighting investments in training<\/a>, technology, and enhancements in communication to support franchisees and fuel their success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patricia Del Aguila, vice president of marketing and merchandising for Big O Tires, provided updates on products, pricing, and fresh branding and marketing plans, including new franchise store designs and uniforms for store teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are committed to working closely with our franchise advisory council and committees so that franchisees have the tools they need to take their businesses to the next level,\u201d said Skidmore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur annual convention provides yet another forum for our franchise system to learn from its peers, master new strategies, and celebrate achievements together as a team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the cumulative efforts from every individual that make Big O Tires a truly successful organization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from Waldo Waldman, a New York Times<\/em> bestselling author, decorated veteran, and sales expert, who delivered a keynote address on the importance of being mission-ready and techniques to build trusting relationships.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees also participated in a fun and inspiring charitable activity, in collaboration with United Way of Southern Nevada, and created 1,000 kits for local veterans and students in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 500 kits for veterans included hygiene products such as a comb, tissue pack, and lip balm, as well as a patriotic pencil and a personalized notecard to thank them for their service. The 500 kits for students included a coloring\/activity book, colored pens and pencils, and other school essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To benefit the Big O Tires Scholarship Fund, attendees bid for the chance to take home prizes like a custom-built 2025 Toyota Tundra during a fun and interactive, gameshow-style event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 2003, this fund was created to support Big O Tires employees, franchise owners, and their shop employees, plus their immediate family members, with pursuits for additional education at a college, university, or trade school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s event raised nearly $120,000 for the Big O Tires Scholarship Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Franchisees, their teams, and Big O Tires corporate support team members were recognized throughout the convention for sales achievements and more. This year\u2019s winners included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n