Big O Tires Grows in Utah
Big O Tires has opened its 41st franchise location in Utah with a store in Vernal, Utah. Kenny and Charlynne Wondra and their son, Travis, own and operate the store. The Wondras have another Big O location in Craig, Colorado. “Our expansion efforts continue in markets where Big O Tires already has a strong presence
New Big O Tires Franchise Opens in Calif.
Big O Tires has opened a store in Clearlake, Calif. The store is owned and operated by first-time Big O franchisees Pete and Denise Loustalot, mayor of Clearlake, and their partner Victor Vigil, a longtime Big O franchisee. “I’ve done my research and have been in the business for quite some time so I know
Big O Tires Awards Scholarships
Big O Tires has awarded 43 scholarships in 2015. Established in 2003, the Big O Tires Scholarship Fund has helped more than 200 students by providing more than $300,000 in financial assistance. “We are proud to support future generations by providing financial contributions that will assist students as they expand their educational horizons and strive
MFA Oil Purchases Big O Tires’ Interest with Partnership
MFA Oil Company has purchased Big O Tires’ interest in the partnership, the News Tribune reports. BORE/MPC LLC, the joint venture between MFA Oil Company and Big O Tires, announced the purchase in a press release. New Big O Tires stores will open in Branson, Mo. and Fayetteville, Ark., this year. “This is a good deal for MFA
Big O Tires Employee Rescues Man with Jack
A Big O Tires employee in Murray, Utah, rescued a 21-year-old male pedestrian hit and pinned under a car outside the tire shop. After hearing the crash, Armando Espinoza ran outside and used a jack to unpin the victim, Fox 13 reports. “First thing I thought was, ‘I have to get a jack so I
Big O Tires ‘Raising the Stakes’ at Annual Convention
Big O Tires is “Raising the Stakes” in 2015. That’s the message more than 700 Big O Tires franchise owners, managers and corporate associates heard during the recent Big O Tires Convention in Las Vegas. Each year the goal of the Big O convention is for franchisees of Big O Tires, a subsidiary of TBC
Big O Tires Named Top Franchise Opportunity
In its annual Franchise 500 list, Entrepreneur magazine has named Big O Tires one of the top franchise opportunities and the highest ranking of any tire franchise. The franchise ranks 158 on this year’s list. “Big O has been helping people build strong tire businesses for more than 50 years, and has built a brand
Big O Tires Franchisees Recognized for Performance
Big O Tires franchisees Kory and Kent Coleman of Salt Lake City, Utah, were honored recently by the International Franchise Association with its annual Franchisee of the Year Award. The pair received the award at IFA’s 15th Annual Public Affairs Conference, as the association recognized franchise owner-operators for outstanding performance and contributions that enhance the
‘Full Speed Ahead’ for Big O Tires
More than 750 Big O Tires franchise owners, managers and corporate associates recently gathered in San Diego, Calif. during April for Big O Tires’ convention. The theme of the event – Full Speed Ahead – was brought to life as attendees boarded the historic USS Midway Aircraft Carrier & Museum for the kick-off celebration. Big
