Quick Verdict · who it fits
Big O Tires LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale automotive concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$18K
Royalty (Item 6)
2%
System size (Item 20)
462
Years in business
64+ yrs
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
461 franchised Big O Stores
Total units open
24 PDF, 437 BFF as of March 31, 2025
4 new franchised outlets
Units opened last year
FYE March 31, 2025
8 units terminated, not renewed, or ceased operations for other reasons
Units closed last year
FYE March 31, 2025
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big O Tires | None | $18K | — | 2% | 462 |
| Auto SelectSimilar price | None | $3K | — | — | — |
| Jiffy LubeBiggest system | None | $18K | — | 4% | 2,083 |
| Systemforward AmericaTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $118K - $191K | 7% | 309 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Brand Analysis
Mavis Tire's 2021 acquisition of Big O Tires placed the brand under a corporate parent with 2,000+ owned retail tire stores. The franchisor incentives, expansion strategy, and operating support have all shifted. Here's what 2026 franchisees need to read into the structure.
Brand Analysis
Byrider franchise costs run $947,000 to $1,577,500 per the 2026 FDD, and most of that money never touches the building. It funds the loans you make to your own customers. Here's the full breakdown, including real Item 19 earnings by quartile.
Brand Analysis
Big O Tires has 477 units, 1% royalty, and a 50% ad fund structure that gets misread by every buyer. The Mavis Tire acquisition changes the franchisee thesis. The 2026 verdict depends on whether you trust PE-owned franchisor incentives.
Big O Tires LLC requires a $17,500 initial franchise fee, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Big O Tires LLC does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Big O Tires LLC has 462 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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