{"id":356,"date":"2022-09-13T14:31:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T14:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/?p=356"},"modified":"2025-10-05T16:09:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T16:09:39","slug":"what-does-our-industry-look-like-and-where-does-big-o-fit-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/what-does-our-industry-look-like-and-where-does-big-o-fit-in\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Our Industry Look Like, and Where Does Big O Fit In?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-investment-and-costs\/\"><strong>franchise investment<\/strong><\/a> as your way to become your own boss, we think that\u2019s a smart choice\u2014especially 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/\"><strong>Big O franchise<\/strong><\/a> can quickly become your community\u2019s go-to source for expert and trusted service and repairs that the competition simply won\u2019t be able to match!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/what-does-our-industry-look-like-and-where-does-big-o-fit-in\/#An_Essential_Industry\">An Essential Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/what-does-our-industry-look-like-and-where-does-big-o-fit-in\/#Big_O_Tires_Franchise_Leading_the_Way_in_the_Tire_Business_since_1962\">Big O Tires Franchise: Leading the Way in the Tire Business since 1962<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Essential_Industry\"><\/span>An Essential Industry<strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans love their vehicles, and if you need proof, just take a look at these numbers (1):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>286M: Number of registered vehicles on US roads today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$82B+: American <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/automotive-industry-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">auto manufacturing industry<\/a> market value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7%: Compound annual auto manufacturing industry growth rate&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoweek.com\/news\/industry-news\/a40499617\/new-vehicle-sales-fall-first-half-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the decline<\/a>, thanks to supply chain shortages and climbing interest rates(3). This makes a Big O <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\">auto care franchise opportunity<\/a><\/strong> an even smarter one to consider. Older cars need better and more frequent care, something you\u2019ll be able to provide your community as a Big O franchisee. You\u2019ll have access to a national tire distribution network and incredible purchasing power that\u2019ll keep your customers coming back and you ahead of the competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_O_Tires_Franchise_Leading_the_Way_in_the_Tire_Business_since_1962\"><\/span>Big O Tires Franchise: Leading the Way in the Tire Business since 1962<strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Big O Tires is an iconic brand with a 59-year heritage and an award-winning reputation. We <em>know<\/em> tires and have been leaders in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\"><strong>automotive industry<\/strong><\/a> for decades. As one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors, we make sure <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-training-and-support\/\">our franchisees see ongoing support<\/a><\/strong> that includes expert marketing efforts, access to important vendor relationships, continuous research and development, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re especially proud of the fact that just about anyone can join the Big O <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\">car service franchise<\/a><\/strong> family, regardless of past professional experience. That\u2019s because we offer all our new franchisees comprehensive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-training-and-support\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-training-and-support\/\">pre-opening training<\/a><\/strong> that brings them up to speed on just about everything they need to know to operate their businesses smoothly, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to deliver exceptional customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to leverage important vendor relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to manage inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to use our point-of-sale system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to market their franchise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to keep accurate books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>And a lot more!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 430 independently owned and operated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\"><strong>automotive service franchise<\/strong><\/a> locations in 25 states, Big O Tires is the go-to source for a broad range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/beyond-oil-change-franchise\/\">automotive services<\/a>, quality tires, accessories, and more! Are you ready to join us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Big O Tires is a recognized industry-leading brand that\u2019s enjoying incredible growth. To find out more information about our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\">auto service franchise<\/a><\/strong>, get in touch today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Zippia: 36 Important US Automotive Industry Statistics [2022]: Facts, Trends, and Projections<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Auto Care Factbook, published by Auto Care Association, 2021<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Autoweek: Still a Sellers' Market, Even as New Vehicle Sales Fall in the First Half of '22, July 4, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Big O Tires, LLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4300 TBC Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York:&nbsp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minnesota File Nos. 4842 and 6690<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about a franchise investment as your way to become your own boss, we think that\u2019s a smart choice\u2014especially when you partner with Big O Tires to own and operate a car service franchise. 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