BANDAG

$BNDGF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryTires & Wheels
Locations157
Franchisee Count153
Franchise Fee$2,500
Item 7 Low$83,500
Item 7 Midpoint$978,250
Item 7 High$1,873,000
Royalty Fees1.5% of amount we bill the customer for your miscellaneous service items
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open0
ParentBridgestone Americas, Inc.
Founded1966
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business69
Began Franchising1957
HQNashville, TN
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(615) 937-1000
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedOct 19, 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 must use the BASys Suite for management and are provided access to the System Manual and Product Specifications and Manufacturing Requirements (PSMR) Manual via the Bridgestone and Firestone Education Network.

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

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