Which parts vendors are currently approved by Big O Tires?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We periodically will make available programs offered to Franchisees by parts vendors approved by us.
Currently, these vendors are NAPA, O'Reilly's, Advance Auto (CARQUEST, WorldPAC and AWI), AutoZone, The Group (Federated, Pronto, Auto Plus), and AAPA (Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper, Alliance Parts Warehouse).
These programs may include such features as national account pricing, rebates paid directly to Franchisees, and prompt payment discounts (among others features).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND TRAINING (FDD pages 55–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big O Tires' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Big O Tires periodically makes available programs offered to franchisees by approved parts vendors. Currently, these approved vendors include NAPA, O'Reilly's, Advance Auto (CARQUEST, WorldPAC and AWI), AutoZone, The Group (Federated, Pronto, Auto Plus), and AAPA (Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper, Alliance Parts Warehouse).
These vendor programs may offer benefits to Big O Tires franchisees such as national account pricing, rebates paid directly to franchisees, and prompt payment discounts. The FDD indicates that these vendor programs may be enhanced for Business Format Franchisees (BFF), potentially including higher rebates, inventory management programs, training, and promotions.
However, the specific mix of vendors, rebate amounts, and other program details are subject to change periodically, and Big O Tires retains the discretion to modify or discontinue any of these programs. Therefore, prospective franchisees should confirm the current list of approved vendors and program details with Big O Tires before making any decisions based on these programs.