12650 E. Briarwood Ave. # 2D
Englewood, CO 80112
800#: (800) 622-2446
Tel: (303) 728-5500
Fax: (303) 728-5700
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.bigotires.com
Contact: Mr. Troy Benson, Franchise Qual. Specialist
BIG O TIRES is the fastest-growing retail tire and under-car service center franchisor in North America. We offer over 30 years' experience and proven success, site selection assistance, comprehensive training and on-going field support, protected territory, exclusive product lines, consistent product supply, unique marketing programs, contemporary building designs, effective advertising support, and proven business systems.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1962; |
First Franchise: |
1967 |
| Franchise Units: |
438 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
16 |
| Total Units: |
464 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 415;
Canada -- 39;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 19 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 153 in CA, 52 in AZ, 42 CO
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 1, 2, 1, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: NR |
| Average Number of Employees: 6 (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$100K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$300K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$300K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$300K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$25K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
|
Royalty: |
2% |
|
Advertising: |
2-4% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/Varies |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
Yes |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
NR |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
100 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,d,E,F,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
5 Weeks Denver, CO. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
BC |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.