Bridgestone Bandag

$BRBNF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryTires & Wheels
Locations157
Franchisee Count7
Franchise Fee$2,500
Item 7 Low$356,500
Item 7 Midpoint$3,440,350
Item 7 High$6,524,200
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 Business68
Began Franchising1957
HQNashville, Tennessee
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(615) 937-1000
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Bandag offers franchises for the establishment and operation of full-service tire support dealership businesses that use Bandag's proprietary coldbonding retreading process, materials, machinery, and knowhow to produce retreaded tires for sale to commercial customers.

Bridgestone Bandag, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. The current Chairman and President is Brian Douglas, with key executives including Steve Sutherland (VP of Sales) and Steve Hoeft (VP of Operations).

Bandag offers franchises for the establishment and operation of full-service tire support dealership businesses that use Bandag's proprietary coldbonding retreading process, materials, machinery, and knowhow to produce retreaded tires for sale to commercial customers.

Read Bridgestone Bandag’s complete March 27, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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