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How Much Does a Big O Tires Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Big O Tires franchise costs between $511,500 and $1,882,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $17,500.

$511,500

Minimum Investment

$1,882,500

Maximum Investment

$17,500

Franchise Fee

$10,000 – $17,500

Fee Range

Big O Tires Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $17,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $10,000 – $17,500

Big O Tires Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Big O Tires franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $10,000 – $17,500

Initial Franchise Fee/Minimum Deposit See Item 5 · See Item 5 $10,000 – $17,500

Real Estate $65,000 – $910,000

Construction, Remodeling, Leasehold Improvements and Decorating Costs As Agreed $25,000 – $750,000

Real Estate Leases (Three Months' Rent Plus Security Deposit) As Agreed · As Specified in Lease $40,000 – $160,000

Equipment & Assets $360,500 – $691,000

Equipment, fixtures and other fixed assets As Agreed · See Note 4 $250,000 – $395,000

Initial Inventory As Agreed $75,000 – $187,500

Signs As Agreed $15,000 – $75,000

Computer Hardware and Software As Agreed · As Agreed $20,500 – $33,500

Training $1,000 – $9,000

Initial Training- Fees, Travel &Lodging Expenses As Agreed $1,000 – $9,000

Working Capital & Reserves $50,000 – $150,000

Additional Funds (up to 12 months) As Agreed $50,000 – $150,000

Other Costs $25,000 – $105,000

Grand Opening Advertising As Agreed $10,000 – $50,000

Non-recurring Pre-opening Costs Cash · As Agreed $5,000 – $35,000

Insurance and Other Security (3 months) As Agreed $10,000 – $20,000

Total Estimated Investment $511,500 – $1,882,500

How Does Big O Tires Compare to Other Automotive Franchises?

Big O Tires's minimum investment of $511,500 is above the Automotive industry median. The median minimum investment for Automotive franchises is $161,584.

$511,500

Big O Tires Min

$161,584

Automotive Median Min

$1,882,500

Big O Tires Max

$307,600

Automotive Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Big O Tires?

The total startup cost for a Big O Tires franchise ranges from $511,500 to $1,882,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $360,500 to $691,000.

How much is the Big O Tires franchise fee?

The Big O Tires franchise fee is $17,500, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Big O Tires a good investment?

Big O Tires requires a total franchise investment of $511,500 to $1,882,500 and scores Legal Risk: 71/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Big O Tires franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Big O Tires franchise owner make?

Big O Tires franchise locations report average gross sales of $2,824,713 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Big O Tires franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.