Big O Tires Franchisee Open 9th Location
Kevin and Valerie Brooks opened a new Big O Tires location in Grand Junction, Colo. The store is their third location in Grand Junction and their ninth location in Western Colorado. “We truly enjoy serving the Grand Junction community and are excited to open another convenient location for our tire and auto service customers,”
Big O Tires Location Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Big O Tires location in Dublin, Calif., is celebrating 40 years in business.
Man Arrested for Gun Threats in Big O Tire Dealership
Washington, Ind., police arrested a man suspected of threatening to shoot people at a Big O Tires location in the city Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 3 p.m., police received numerous calls from witnesses who said a man was at the tire dealership threatening to shoot people. They told police the 57-year-old suspect repeatedly reached toward
Big O Tires Awards 24 College Scholarships
Big O Tires has awarded 24 college students with scholarships through the Big O Tires Scholarship Fund. Six students received $2,500, one received $1,500 and 17 received $1,000 for a total disbursement of $33,500. The Big O Tires Scholarship Fund is supported by and eligible to all employees, their franchised stores, subsidiaries and family members.
Big O Tires Shooting Victim’s Family Sues
According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, the family of the Big O Tire worker shot and killed by a customer is now suing the killer and his family. The report says that Nathan Blehm, son of the victim, Bradley Blehm, 50, "is seeking damages for grief, loss of companionship, pain and suffering and economic losses."
Big O Tire, Parent Firms Sued by Franchisees
Some 20 current and former Big O Tire franchisees in California have sued Big O Tires and its parent companies. The suit, filed on Dec. 2, 2009, in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges various “breaches of franchise agreements, restraint of trade violations, interference with contractual rights, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, violations of the
Big O Tires Selects Zurich as Insurance Provider
Big O Tires has selected Zurich North America Commercial as its preferred property and casualty insurance provider for its approximately 500 franchise tire store owners in 21 states, according to Zurich.
Big O Tires Awards Scholarships to 11 Students
(Akron/Tire Review) Big O Tires and its Big O Tires Scholarship Fund awarded 11 college students with college scholarships.
Big O Tires Supports Childhood Cancer Foundation
(Akron/Tire Review) With the help of its more than 550 stores in 21 states, Big O Tires is partnering with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALS) to help raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
Big O Tires Stores Link up with Colorado’s Bandimere Speedway
(Akron/Tire Review) Big O Tires stores in Colorado and Wyoming have entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement with Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo.