BANDAG

$BNDGF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryTires & Wheels
Locations157
Franchisee Count153
Franchise Fee$2,500
Item 7 Low$0
Item 7 Midpoint$0
Item 7 High$0
Royalty Fees1.5% of amount we bill the customer for your miscellaneous service items
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open0
ParentBridgestone Americas, Inc.
Founded1957
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business69
Began Franchising1957
HQNashville, TN
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(615) 937-1000
FDD IssuedJune 27, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Bandag offers franchises for retreading tires using a proprietary process and provides maintenance and support services to commercial fleet customers.

Franchisees may use the BASys suite for management, which includes independent modules for various business functions. Bandag does not require specific electronic cash registers or computer systems, but offers the Bridgestone Firestone Dealer Input Program (BFDI Program) for credit and billing matters.

Bandag offers franchises for retreading tires using a proprietary process and provides maintenance and support services to commercial fleet customers.

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