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OUR STORY

The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as America's new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers' own company stores. Big O's founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, the Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers.

Over a half-century later, Big O Tires has become one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors, with more than 470 independently-owned and operated locations in 25 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels, and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings.

In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Corporation, a marketer and distributor of tires and other products for the automotive replacement market. Big O’s reach and resources were broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the world’s leading traders of goods and services. In 2018, Michelin North America acquired a 50% interest in TBC Corporation through a joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas.

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Why Big O Tires?

We know as an investor you’ve got options, and if you’re smart, you’re doing your homework. But once you’ve done it, we’re sure you’ll come away appreciating everything a Big O Tires franchise opportunity has to offer.

A Proven Business Model: We’ve laid the groundwork with time-tested processes and procedures that take a lot of the guesswork out of running your franchise. We understand tires, we manufacture and distribute them. Meaning you as a franchisee are getting them directly from the source for the best selection and value! Together with our franchisor, TBC Corp., we are the largest distributer of tires in the United States!

Comprehensive Support: We’ll help you with site selection and development, merchandising and inventory management, marketing, purchasing power, and much more!

A Brand People Trust: Ours is a name that communities already know and trust, making it far easier for you to establish and grow your business to meet your community’s needs quickly.

Sustainability: Big O Tires has been in business for over 65 years and has multiple streams of revenue within each location - Tires, Fluids, Batteries, Brakes and Fleet Vehicles!

Furthermore, through our parent company, TBC Corporation, you’ll have access to an unparalleled distribution and supply chain network, with more than 100 distribution centers across North America — making your Big O Tires franchise the go-to source for quality, affordable tires and automotive care.

We are ranked #1 by Entrepreneur Franchise 500 magazine in category for 2026!!