{"id":651,"date":"2023-05-08T09:40:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/?p=651"},"modified":"2025-03-17T08:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T08:37:38","slug":"starting-a-tire-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/starting-a-tire-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are 5 Franchising Myths About Starting a Tire Shop with Big O Tires?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/franchise-business-model\/\">franchise business model<\/a><\/strong> is a popular one, and today, even more so. The pandemic has provided a chance for many to reevaluate their careers, and many first-time entrepreneurs are researching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/our-excellent-wheel-and-tire-franchise\/\">franchise opportunities<\/a> that allow them to start a tire shop. We think that\u2019s a great idea, especially when you join the Big O brand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over <a href=\"https:\/\/fransmart.com\/how-many-franchise-organizations-are-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">750,000 franchise businesses <\/a>in the United States, and millions of people eat at them, shop at them, and seek out services from them every day. [1] People open franchises because the model comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/why-big-o-tires\/\"><strong>many benefits<\/strong><\/a> not available when starting a business from scratch. But sometimes, common misconceptions about the franchise model can keep people who are well-suited and qualified from taking advantage of it. Don\u2019t be one of them! Keep reading to find out how <strong>Big O Tires<\/strong> busts them.<\/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\/starting-a-tire-shop\/#Franchising_Myth_1_-_Its_Too_Risky\">Franchising Myth 1 - It\u2019s Too Risky<\/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\/starting-a-tire-shop\/#Franchising_Myth_2_-_You_Can_Set_It_and_Forget_It\">Franchising Myth 2 - You Can Set It and Forget It<\/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\/starting-a-tire-shop\/#Franchising_Myth_3_-_Youll_Have_No_Free_Time\">Franchising Myth 3 - You\u2019ll Have No Free Time<\/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\/starting-a-tire-shop\/#Franchising_Myth_4_-_Franchisees_Arent_Real_Business_Owners\">Franchising Myth 4 - Franchisees Aren\u2019t Real Business Owners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/starting-a-tire-shop\/#Franchising_Myth_5_-_Anyone_with_Resources_Can_Buy_a_Franchise\">Franchising Myth 5 - Anyone with Resources Can Buy a Franchise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franchising_Myth_1_-_Its_Too_Risky\"><\/span>Franchising Myth 1 - It\u2019s Too Risky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/opening-a-tire-shop\/\">Starting a tire shop<\/a>, or any business, carries with it a certain amount of risk. However, franchises address that risk by having already invested a lot of time and effort into the brand. Kinks have been worked out, best practices have been put in place, and the business model acts as a sort of roadmap for franchisees to follow, taking a lot of the guesswork out of day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, no brand can guarantee a franchisee\u2019s ultimate success. But having access to our expertise and resources takes a lot of the work and worry out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-process\/\"><strong>starting your Big O franchise<\/strong><\/a>, freeing you up to focus on what matters most \u2014 customer service and bottom-line growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Starting a tire shop, or any business carries with it a certain amount of risk. But franchises address that risk by having already invested a lot of time and effort into the brand.\" class=\"wp-image-660\" style=\"width:800px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062934-e1684750434788.jpg 2121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franchising_Myth_2_-_You_Can_Set_It_and_Forget_It\"><\/span>Franchising Myth 2 - You Can Set It and Forget It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The franchise model has numerous built-in benefits, making it easier to do business. For this reason, many entrepreneurs might gravitate to it to open a tire shop because they think they can just set it and forget it \u2014 that is to say, make their investment and then become absentee owners, leaving day-to-day operations to staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some brands\u2019 business models do allow for executive-level oversight, the truth is a franchise is like any other business; it will require hands-on involvement by the franchisee, at least at the beginning \u2014 and that makes sense. As the owner of a <strong>Big O franchise<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have a vested interest in its success, so it behooves you to stay engaged and involved in the growth of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298063157-e1684750527921-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" style=\"width:800px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298063157-e1684750527921-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298063157-e1684750527921-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298063157-e1684750527921-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298063157-e1684750527921-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298063157-e1684750527921.jpg 1781w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franchising_Myth_3_-_Youll_Have_No_Free_Time\"><\/span>Franchising Myth 3 - You\u2019ll Have No Free Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, once your franchise has been established, and you\u2019ve got some time and experience under your belt, you just might find that you\u2019re able to strike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-business-model\/\"><strong>a better work\/life balance<\/strong><\/a>, one that leaves you more time for family, friends, and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This runs counter to another common franchise myth \u2014 that you\u2019ll be married to your work. While it\u2019s true that you\u2019ll have to commit time and energy to run your franchise, you\u2019ll have the help of our industry experts in many areas, including marketing, research and development, technology, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you\u2019ll be relying on our time-tested business model that takes a lot of the guesswork out of things for more efficiency and productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited.jpg\" alt=\"The franchise model has numerous built-in benefits, making it easier to do business.\" class=\"wp-image-661\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1298062782-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franchising_Myth_4_-_Franchisees_Arent_Real_Business_Owners\"><\/span>Franchising Myth 4 - Franchisees Aren\u2019t Real Business Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people think that because franchisees benefit from being part of something bigger than themselves \u2014 a brand family \u2014 they aren\u2019t taking on the risks and rewards of owning a business. But nothing could be further from the truth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each and every <strong>Big O franchisee<\/strong> works hard every day to grow their business and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their franchise just like any other business owner. They\u2019re out there every day meeting with customers, marketing their business, and making the same important decisions any business owner needs to make. The difference is that franchisees can look forward to ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/franchisor-in-automotive-business\/\">franchisor support<\/a>, which makes handling these responsibilities a little bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Franchising_Myth_5_-_Anyone_with_Resources_Can_Buy_a_Franchise\"><\/span>Franchising Myth 5 - Anyone with Resources Can Buy a Franchise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that just about anyone can take advantage of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-opportunity\/\">Big O Tires franchise opportunity<\/a><\/strong> thanks to our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-training-and-support\/\">comprehensive training and ongoing support<\/a><\/strong>, starting a tire and car care franchise with us will require that you meet certain financial requirements, have a clean record, and are ready to put in the hard work and dedication needed to establish and grow your franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look for franchisee candidates who share our values and appreciate the opportunity that comes with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-investment-and-costs\/\">Big O investment<\/a><\/strong>. Our franchisees are ambassadors of the <strong>Big O brand<\/strong>, so we\u2019re selective about who we award franchises to.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t let franchising myths keep you from taking advantage of a <strong>Big O Tires<\/strong> opportunity. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/contact-us\/\"><em><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> today to find out why now is a great time to become part of our robust industry!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fran Smart; How Many Franchise Organizations Are In The USA?; January 19, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The franchise business model is a popular one, and today, even more so. The pandemic has provided a chance for many to reevaluate their careers, and many first-time entrepreneurs are researching franchise opportunities that allow them to start a tire shop. We think that\u2019s a great idea, especially when you join the Big O brand! 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