Big O Tires Franchise: Cost, Fees & Availability
Big O Tires Franchise Facts
| Total Investment | $512K–$1.9M |
|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $18K |
| Royalty | 5% |
| Avg. Unit Revenue (Item 19) | $2.5M |
| Total Units | 464 |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Franchising Since | 1982 |
| Liquid Capital Required | $100K |
| Category | Automotive |
17 data points independently verified by FranchiseKI with per-field sources (last verified 2026-06-11).
Where Is Big O Tires Available?
Big O Tires is open for new franchisees in 15 states: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
Risk Flags From Market Research
- Caution: Franchisee group lawsuit over royalty and program changes (source: Tire Review — Big O Tire, Parent Firms Sued by Franchisees)
- Caution: Historically high SBA loan default rate (source: Unhappy Franchisee — BIG O TIRES Franchise Complaints)
- Note: Franchisee fraud-in-inducement suit decided for franchisor (source: ILN IP Insider — Franchisee Who Ignored His Disclosure Document Loses Lawsuit)
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