Big O Tires Expands Footprint in Four States

Big O Tires, one of North America’s largest retail tire franchisors with more than 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 23 states, has expanded in Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri in partnership with Mark Rhee and Western Automotive Ventures.

Rhee, an existing franchisee of the Big O Tires brand with 12 locations in Nevada, now owns and operates 56 locations.

“We’re excited about our expansion and the opportunity to partner with Mark and his team again  to bring the team you trust to Minnesota and to serve even more customers in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri,” recognized John Kairys, Vice President & General Manager of Big O Tires. “Mark is an exceptional businessman and industry leader and we’re fortunate to expand the brand with him.”

The locations were formerly NTB Tire & Service Center locations.

According to Erik R. Olsen, President & CEO, TBC Corporation, “The growth of the Big O Tires brand continues as we evaluate opportunities, including multi-unit agreements with franchisees to develop territories over several years that will expand dramatically our footprint and unit counts in the future, all in the best interest of the brand,” said Lenny Valentino, Vice President of Franchise Development for TBC Corporation. “Over the past two years, we have opened more than 75 stores and expanded the Big O Tires brand into three new states with both new and existing franchisees.”

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