Tire ProsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A TIRE PROS franchise requires a total initial investment of $111K – $504K, including a $7K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 22 loans[1]. Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $111K – $504K
- 13th pct Automotive
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 24th pct Automotive
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 605
- 37th pct Automotive
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Automotive · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Automotive avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Only 0.0% of 22 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
Started franchising in 2025. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Franchised units fell from 623 to 605 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $111K – $504K including a $7K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 73/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 22 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Asphalt Tire Pros Francorp, LLC d/b/a Tire Pros Francorp
- Parent company
- Asphalt Buyer II, LLC d/b/a American Tire Distributors
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 12200 Herbert Wayne Court, Suite 150, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
- Auditor
- Holthouse | Carlin | Van Trigt LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $15.8M
- vs $16.2M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Tire Pros franchisees operate tire retail and automotive service centers, handling customer tire sales, installation, balancing, wheel alignment, and related maintenance services. Day-to-day operations include inventory management, technician supervision, customer service, and competitive pricing in a saturated local market. Franchisees must manage both retail floor traffic and service bay scheduling while competing against both other Tire Pros units and independent competitors.
- CEO
- Ira B. Silver
- Headquarters
- NC
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 41
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $7K | $7K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $87K | $102K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $17K | $395K |
| Total initial investment | $111K | $504K |
Source: TIRE PROS 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $111K – $504K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $87K – $102K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $7K – $7K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $695 per month
- Ad fund
- $200 per month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $2K |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Automotive averages
How Tire Pros Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 605
- Opened
- 70
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 109
- Turnover rate
- 18.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -6.1%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -2.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 21
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 42 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 22
- Loan volume
- $17.8M
- Median loan
- $642K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 19
- Defaults
- 0
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Tire Pros's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 10 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 14 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 8-year lending trend
- SBA 504 real estate/equipment data
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With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 22 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining unit count, opaque financials, and zero territorial protection create material risk despite low disclosed litigation and active going concern status.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Holthouse | Carlin | Van Trigt LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 73 / 100 rating
- 01MINORSystem contracting at -6.1% YoY (605 units) suggests declining franchisee viability or brand momentum
- 02MEDNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed — cannot validate if $111K-$503K investment generates positive ROI
- 03MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk and cannibalization within system
- 04MINORFixed $695/month royalty may be insufficient leverage if franchisees are struggling; signals potential collection issues
- 05MEDWide investment range ($392K spread) suggests inconsistent unit economics or hidden costs not disclosed upfront
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | North Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 0 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 37 hrs
- POS system
- Tire Guru
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Tire Guru
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
672 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
TIRE PROS · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a TIRE PROS franchise?
The total investment to open a TIRE PROS franchise ranges from $111K – $504K, with an initial franchise fee of $7K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do TIRE PROS franchise owners earn?
TIRE PROS does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is TIRE PROS's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, TIRE PROS has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 22 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many TIRE PROS franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, TIRE PROS has 605 total units in the United States, including 623 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 70 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is TIRE PROS a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates TIRE PROS as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 73 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.