Big O Tires, LLC., is a tire and auto service shop headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Big O Tires is one of North America's largest retail tire franchisors, with more than 450 independently owned and operated locations extending through 23 states primarily in the Western and Midwestern United States.[1] It has been a wholly owned subsidiary of TBC Corporation since 1996.
 | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automobile service |
| Predecessor | OK Tires |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Founder | OK Tires Harold V. Big O Tires James Clarence P. Snow Millard Arthur "Pete" Marrero James Darwin Gunnell |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Number of locations | 465 (2022) |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Christopher Cavalier (CEO) |
| Products | Automobile tires |
| Services | Selling and servicing tires, wheels, and alignments. Lube, oil, and filter changes, battery replacement, lamps, struts installation, and brake service |
| Revenue | US$979 million (2021) |
Number of employees | 3,000 (2021) |
| Parent | TBC Corporation (1996–present) |
| Website | http://www.bigotires.com/ |
Big O private brand tires and other leading brands are available at all 450+ locations. In addition to selling and servicing tires, wheels, and alignments, Big O Tires provides routine maintenance and replacement services including, but not limited to: oil and filter changes, batteries, brakes, suspension and steering services.
History
edit
The company was founded in 1962, when it split from OK Tires, it was headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. In 1996, it was acquired by TBC Corporation, which also owns Tire Kingdom and NTB.[2] In 2006, TBC was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. In 2018, Michelin North America Inc. (MNAI) and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) announced a definitive agreement to combine their respective North American replacement tire distribution and related service operations in a 50–50 joint venture. Big O Tires remains a wholly owned subsidiary of TBC Corporation.
In a landmark case in 1977, Big O Tires was awarded $19.6 million from Goodyear over Goodyear's use of the name "bigfoot" tires. The amount equaled 25% of Goodyear's advertising budget in the states where Big O operated. The amount was reduced on appeal and the case was later settled.[3]
Services Offered
edit
- Nationwide service warranty protection
- Quality service from ASE certified technicians
- Tire Service & Repair
- Oil, Lube & Filter
- Routine Maintenance Services
- Batteries
- Brakes
- Alignment
- Suspension & Steering
References
edit- ^ "Big O Tires Franchisee Mark Rhee Buys 44 NTB Stores - Retail - Modern Tire Dealer". www.moderntiredealer.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.[1]
- ^ "TBC to Buy Outstanding Shares of Big O Tires" The New York Times. 1996-05-03. URL retrieved 2006-12-02
- ^ Doan, Amy. "Xbox Name May Cost Microsoft". Forbes. 2001-02-05. URL last retrieved 2006-12-02.