Does Big O Tires manufacture tires?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Tires. We sell lines of private label tires to Big O Tire Stores. These private label tires may be manufactured by Sumitomo Corporation, which holds a partial indirect ownership interest in us, or unaffiliated manufacturers. We may look to other manufacturers to produce tire products in the future. We do not manufacture tires. Most products are delivered to franchisees from the RDC servicing their area at a minimum of twice weekly. We commit to supply you with the Big O branded tire lines but we do not guarantee to supply you with any specific numbers or sizes of tires or with any other specific tire brands. However, we do have a fill rate policy which is described in Item 6, Note 2.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 39–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big O Tires' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Big O Tires does not manufacture tires. The FDD states that Big O Tires sells private label tires to its stores, which may be manufactured by Sumitomo Corporation (which holds a partial indirect ownership) or by unaffiliated manufacturers. The document indicates that Big O Tires may consider other manufacturers in the future to produce tire products.
As a Big O Tires franchisee, you will be required to purchase tires, including Big O branded tires, from the designated Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in your area or, with approval, from other RDCs. While Big O Tires commits to supplying its branded tire lines, it does not guarantee specific numbers, sizes, or brands.
This arrangement means franchisees are dependent on approved suppliers for their tire inventory. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific supplier agreements, fill rates, and any potential supply chain constraints to ensure a consistent product supply for their Big O Tires location.