{"id":807,"date":"2023-10-30T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/?p=807"},"modified":"2025-02-27T19:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T19:32:14","slug":"opening-a-tire-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/opening-a-tire-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Research When Opening a Tire Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/opening-a-tire-shop\/#The_Best_Brand_for_Starting_a_Tire_Shop\">The Best Brand for Starting a Tire Shop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/opening-a-tire-shop\/#Conduct_a_Market_Analysis_to_Learn_Industry_Information\">Conduct a Market Analysis to Learn Industry Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/opening-a-tire-shop\/#Formulate_a_Business_Plan\">Formulate a Business Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/opening-a-tire-shop\/#Select_a_Site_for_Your_Franchise\">Select a Site for Your Franchise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/opening-a-tire-shop\/#Research_Reliable_Suppliers\">Research Reliable Suppliers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Before opening a new business, entrepreneurs like you should take the time to research each opportunity you\u2019re considering. This research will help you ensure that you\u2019re <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/franchise-investment-and-costs\/\">investing in a business<\/a><\/strong> that has a healthy chance of succeeding. If you\u2019re thinking about <strong>how to open a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/starting-a-tire-shop\/\">tire shop<\/a><\/strong>, start by finding answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where should I open my tire shop?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should I start a small business on my own or become a franchisee with an established brand?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/advantage-of-a-franchise\/\">advantages of franchising<\/a><\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the best tire brands for my franchise to sell?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may be able to find some answers with a simple Google search, other questions will require a deeper dive. Luckily, the Big O Tires team is happy to share our expertise. Having been in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/beyond-oil-change-franchise\/\">automotive services<\/a> business for over six decades, we\u2019ve helped plenty of first-time owners start a tire shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Brand_for_Starting_a_Tire_Shop\"><\/span><strong>The Best Brand for <\/strong><strong>Starting a Tire Shop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening a Big O franchise is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs like you to rise to the top of the automotive services industry. We encourage entrepreneurs to ask us any questions about the process and our brand, regardless of their background and level of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some common things that you should learn about how to open a tire shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conduct_a_Market_Analysis_to_Learn_Industry_Information\"><\/span><strong>Conduct a Market Analysis to Learn Industry Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many entrepreneurs consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/importance-market-research-business-plan-scaalex-business-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conducting a market analys<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/importance-market-research-business-plan-scaalex-business-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is<\/a> vital to their decision-making process (1) when starting a business. Investigating the state of the overall industry is a great place to begin. You should take time to gather data and information about the automotive services space from a variety of sources. This includes researching important factors, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumer demand in a given area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price drivers are willing to pay for services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most popular car services, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/oil-change-franchise-opportunity\/\">oil changes<\/a><\/strong>, wheel alignments, and brake repairs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a \u201clay of the land\u201d can help you instill the right practices and habits at your location from day one. You\u2019ll also be well-equipped to avoid the same pitfalls other business owners in the industry commonly struggle with. Of course, franchising with Big O gets you access to our resources and expertise in the market, so you\u2019ll be better prepared to run a tire shop than if you were to go about it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formulate_a_Business_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Formulate a Business Plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you should formulate a business plan incorporating your vision for your shop\u2019s operations, staffing, marketing, and customer service, among other aspects. This is crucial for ensuring your business can build positive momentum in its early days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big O Tires utilizes a proven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/franchisor-in-automotive-business\/\"><strong>franchise business model<\/strong><\/a> that has helped our franchisees generate positive results from day one. Our overall success as a brand is heavily impacted by our franchisees\u2019 performance. This serves as great motivation to support each of our franchise owners in their efforts to become their area's top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/blog\/big-o-auto-repair-franchise-opportunity\/\">auto repair<\/a> shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_a_Site_for_Your_Franchise\"><\/span><strong>Select a Site for Your Franchise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by researching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/available-markets\/\"><strong>available local areas<\/strong><\/a> to understand where demand exists for tire-related services. Once you find a territory to operate in, you must find the ideal place to open your business. Choose a spot that is easily accessible with good visibility - preferably located near busy roads or highways. Big O Tires can help you with site selection, as we also consider factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proximity to residential areas, dealerships, and other repair shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of vehicles in the area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who franchise with Big O receive access to a protected territory. This means that we ensure that your franchise will not have any other Big O locations within a two-mile radius. This gives you the freedom to operate in your area without competing with another Big O franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Reliable_Suppliers\"><\/span><strong>Research Reliable Suppliers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to look into wholesale pricing, delivery options, and terms offered by tire suppliers. You\u2019ll also have to decide on the variety of tire brands you will stock based on customer demand and your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big O Tires franchisees can leverage our existing relationships with vendors and purchasing power to strengthen their businesses. With our help, new businesses can establish relationships with reliable tire suppliers. Thanks to Big O's buying power, you can often acquire inventory for your shop at more favorable prices than you would pay on your own. You can then pass those savings along to customers, attracting more drivers to your location(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want to discuss the process of opening an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/automotive-franchise\/\">automotive franchise<\/a> with Big O Tires,<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/contact-us\/\"><em> <\/em><em>reach out to us<\/em><\/a><em> today for more information!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Importance of Market Research in Business Plan; Scaalex; May 12, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about opening a tire shop, you should do preliminary research then contact the Big O Tires team to discuss our franchise opportunity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-franchising-101-and-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=807"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1290,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807\/revisions\/1290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bigofranchise.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}