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 Opens Ariz. Franchise Location
A Big O Tires franchise location opened in Surprise, Ariz., on May 27. Franchisees Karl Gabbard, Desiree Elliot and Ian Downing own and operate the store. The Surprise store is Gabbard’s sixth Big O franchise location. The store is equipped with five service bays and offers customers a wide variety of tires and automotive services.
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
Big O Hall of Famer Little Dies
Industry veteran Ken Little died on May 15 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. He was 70. Little started working in his family’s retreading plant when he was just 8 years old. After purchasing his family’s store, Little went on to own and co-own several Big O Tire operations in California. “Ken, a member of the
Big O Sells Interest in Franchisee
Big O Tires and MFA Petroleum Company (MFA) have owned and operated multiple Big O Tires locations as a joint venture under the BORE/MPC LLC entity for more than 17 years. MFA recently bought out Big O’s share of the franchisee BORE/MPC LLC. Under the agreement all 14 existing locations in Missouri and Arkansas will
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 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
Tire Store Hosts Halloween Fundraiser for Child with Leukemia
A Louisville, Ky., Big O Tires store is holding a Halloween-themed car show fundraiser to support a little girl in the community fighting leukemia. The girl, three-year-old Abigail Carroll, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia over the summer. Carroll’s road to recovery is long, despite having undergone several surgeries, hospital stays and chemotherapy, according to
Big O Supports Childhood Cancer Foundation
During July, Big O Tires will run a special in-store promotion supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Customers who donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancers, will receive a Big O discount card for future services. The company will also give customers a lemon air freshener and 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
