{"id":538,"date":"2023-01-30T16:05:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/?p=538"},"modified":"2025-06-30T18:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:57:42","slug":"advantage-of-a-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/advantage-of-a-franchise\/","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages of a Franchise Business Over Going It Alone Are Plenty!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The American economy is driven by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/the-ascent\/small-business\/articles\/small-business-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small businesses<\/a>, and every year, thousands of people become owners of them(<a>1<\/a>). It\u2019s a big step, and we applaud that entrepreneurial spirit, especially as many of those new owners will start their businesses from scratch, taking on all the work and creating everything themselves, often for the first time. But there is a better way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/why-big-o-tires\/\">advantages<\/a> of a franchise business are numerous, with one of the most important being the ongoing corporate support you can expect from a franchisor. Here, we\u2019ll look at a few key differences between independent business ownership and owning an independent business that is also a franchisee with a major franchise brand.<\/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\/advantage-of-a-franchise\/#Less_Guesswork\">Less Guesswork<\/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\/advantage-of-a-franchise\/#Franchisee_Preparation_and_Guidance\">Franchisee Preparation and Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/advantage-of-a-franchise\/#A_Trusted_Franchising_Brand\">A Trusted Franchising Brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/advantage-of-a-franchise\/#A_Suite_of_Services\">A Suite of Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_Guesswork\"><\/span><a><\/a>Less Guesswork<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of a franchise is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-business-model\/\"><strong>time-tested franchise business model<\/strong><\/a> you\u2019ll have access to, which should take much of the trial and error out of running your business. All franchise brands have developed business models that are meant to help franchisees navigate their industries more efficiently and successfully. But it\u2019s important to remember that not all models are created equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exceptional ones factor in just about everything you\u2019ll need to know to run the day-to-day operations of your business. It\u2019ll take the guesswork out of things and can help to keep you on course toward success. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-process\/\"><strong>start an automotive repair business<\/strong><\/a> from scratch, for instance, you simply won\u2019t have access to this kind of important and useful resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franchisee_Preparation_and_Guidance\"><\/span><a><\/a>Franchisee Preparation and Guidance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming a franchise comes with lots of benefits, and one of the most important is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-training-and-support\/\">comprehensive training and support<\/a><\/strong>. Among the key advantages of owning a franchise is that you should be able to count on this support to prepare you for the demands of whatever industry you\u2019ve chosen to do business in as you grow your franchise and offer goods and\/or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The better brands make sure you have access to franchise experts to make sure you feel fully prepared. They\u2019ll train you in everything you need to know to operate your franchise smoothly and meet the needs of your community successfully, keeping you on top of best practices and industry trends and advances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Trusted_Franchising_Brand\"><\/span><a><\/a>A Trusted Franchising Brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Big O Tires<\/strong> brand has been a name people have trusted for generations, and we\u2019ve worked hard to establish ourselves as the go-to source for expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/beyond-oil-change-franchise\/\">automotive services<\/a>. One of the key advantages of owning a franchise with us is benefiting from regional marketing campaigns that will support your business directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, because our name is such an established one in many parts of the country, your local marketing dollar will go further \u2014 it\u2019ll be quicker and easier to reach your best customers. That means you\u2019ll need less time to establish yourself in your market and will have more time to pay attention to what matters \u2014 customer service and growth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Suite_of_Services\"><\/span><a><\/a>A Suite of Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, we can\u2019t talk about the benefits of a franchise with Big O without mentioning the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-opportunity\/\">suite of services<\/a><\/strong> you\u2019ll be able to offer your community, quickly making you its one-stop shop for exceptional automotive care. From routine maintenance to tire sales, fluid changes, brake work, and more, your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/\">Big O franchise<\/a><\/strong> can quickly be recognized as a trusted resource for all things automotive \u2014 one of the many advantages of owning a franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/revenue-streams-automotive-service-franchise\/\">revenue streams<\/a> like these take time, energy, and resources. <strong>Big O<\/strong> can get you immediate access to those resources, and our ongoing support will help you to be fully prepared to leverage them for the life of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To find out more about the advantages of a Big O Tires franchise, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/contact-us\/\"><em><strong>get in touch<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ascent; 2022 Small Business Ownership Statistics; DP Taylor; Aug. 5, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American economy is driven by small businesses, and every year, thousands of people become owners of them(1). It\u2019s a big step, and we applaud that entrepreneurial spirit, especially as many of those new owners will start their businesses from scratch, taking on all the work and creating everything themselves, often for the first time. 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