Big O Tires Franchise
Big O Tires was founded in 1962 by independent tire dealers and is now owned by Michelin and Sumitomo. It was ranked #1 in its category by Entrepreneur in 2026 and keeps expanding. Tires and auto service are a need, not a want. A bigger investment with a big-name backing.
Investment and key facts
- Industry: Automotive
- Minimum investment: $543,500
- Maximum investment: $2,738,000
- Founded: 1962
About Big O Tires
In 2026, Big O Tires was ranked #1 in it's Category by Entrepreneur. Big O Tires continues to expand into new markets. Big O Tires is owned by Michelin & Sumitomo. 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. As a new franchise owner, you’ll go through our New Franchise Orientation (NFO), a primer designed to help you understand what makes Big O Tires one of the leading tire franchises in North America. More importantly, you will be guided through our experience-focused culture, learning to create outstanding customer interactions each and every time. You will also receive access to our online training site, TBC University, which boasts numerous cataloged courses.