Under the April 28, 2026 FDD, a Tire Pros franchise is a location-based retail tire and automotive-service Center, opened as either a conversion or a start-up. The franchisee runs the store, staff, pricing and service execution; Tire Pros controls Brand Standards, required warranty and supplier programs, advertising approvals and operating compliance.
Data basis: Asphalt Tire Pros Francorp, LLC d/b/a Tire Pros Francorp; U.S. FDD issued April 28, 2026, with no later amendment identified. Formats: existing-store conversion and new TIRE PROS Center. Evidence: Items 1, 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19 and 20; Franchise Agreement; supplier and Dealer Portal agreements; Operations Manual contents. Item 20 ends December 31, 2025. Official pages checked July 30, 2026; Item 19 makes no financial performance representation.
Sources: 2026 Tire Pros FDD, Items 8, 12, 15 and 20.
What does a Tire Pros Center sell, and who buys it?
The Center sells tires and related automotive products and services to retail consumers from an approved physical site. The contractual core is the Required Product Offering plus Required Warranty Programs; additional brands and services are permitted when they meet Tire Pros Brand Standards.
The official tire-shopping channel lets consumers search by vehicle or size, choose a local installer, schedule installation and pay online. The service directory lists repair and maintenance that varies by location. The local menu depends on the Manual, Required Product Offering and site capability.
The Operations Manual contents identify B2C and B2B warranty programs, a Commercial Service Warranty and a Mobile Tire Installation Guide. The FDD does not prescribe a consumer, fleet or commercial mix; retail motorists are the disclosed primary customers, while B2B activity depends on approved programs. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 1, pp. 1-3; Item 8, pp. 13-16; Exhibit J.
How does work move through the Center?
A transaction begins through approved local advertising, the Tire Pros dealer locator, the national e-commerce channel or direct contact with the Center. It then moves through selection and authorization, supply and scheduling, bay execution, payment and warranty delivery, followed by sales-data and operating reporting.
- Actor
- Tire Pros, franchisee and prospective customer.
- Action
- System Promotion Programs, the Ad Plan, approved local advertising and TirePros.com generate inquiries or orders.
- System/asset
- System Website, dealer locator, phone and approved digital media.
- Output
- A customer request assigned to a Center.
- Actor
- Salesperson, service adviser or Designated Operator.
- Action
- Confirm requirements, select an authorized offering, explain warranty terms and set the retail price.
- System/asset
- POS software, product catalog, Required Product Offering and forms.
- Output
- An approved estimate, online order or scheduled repair order.
- Actor
- Center manager, parts buyer and approved suppliers.
- Action
- Use inventory or order tires, parts and consumables through ATD or approved sources; assign bay and technician capacity.
- System/asset
- ATD ordering channels, supplier list, inventory records and bays.
- Output
- Required inputs available for the customer appointment.
- Actor
- Center technicians and supervising Designated Operator.
- Action
- Perform installation or service under law, safety requirements, the Manual and approved procedures.
- System/asset
- Service bays, equipment, tools, training and inspection records.
- Output
- Completed work ready for customer handoff and invoicing.
- Actor
- Salesperson or cashier and customer.
- Action
- Invoice, make required warranty disclosures, process payment and provide protection documents or claim instructions.
- System/asset
- POS, electronic-payment controls, Tire Pros private-label credit card and Required Warranty Program materials.
- Output
- Paid transaction, vehicle handoff and documented coverage.
- Actor
- Franchisee, Center manager, Tire Pros and warranty administrator.
- Action
- Retain data, submit required reports, support rebate calculations and route warranty or roadside-assistance claims.
- System/asset
- POS data, Monthly Benchmarking Report, annual statements and warranty process.
- Output
- Compliance records, program credits and service history.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Items 6, 8 and 11; Franchise Agreement §§2.3, 2.8, 2.16-2.17, 5.1-5.6 and 7.1-7.2; customer journey.
Who runs the unit after opening?
The franchisee does not have to personally supervise the Center, but an approved Designated Operator must directly supervise day-to-day operations full-time. The franchisee remains accountable for compliance, staffing and employee training even when a manager fills the Designated Operator role.
A manager-run structure is possible when the manager is an approved Designated Operator, completes New Dealer Onboarding and Program Training and gives the Center full-time attention. The FDD does not call the model absentee or semi-absentee and discloses no headcount, shifts or labor ratios.
Tire Pros approves and trains the Designated Operator, but the franchisee controls wages, hiring, firing, schedules, safety and tasks. Salespeople deliver warranty disclosures; technicians perform service and must be trained for their duties. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 15, pp. 28-30; Franchise Agreement §§2.6, 2.9 and 3.1-3.2.
Personal supervision is not required; full-time supervision is. Ownership may be separate from the Designated Operator function, but not accountability. Tire Pros may inspect the Center and financial reports; the franchisee remains responsible for employees and operations.
Which suppliers and systems are mandatory?
ATD is the primary distributor for the mandatory Continental GOLD Program, and the Center must participate in at least one additional Tire Pros or ATD-facilitated Supplier Marketing Program. Technology is function-based rather than single-vendor: a compliant POS, internet, email and sales-data capability are required, while Tire Guru is recommended rather than mandated in the FDD.
Centers must use American Tire Distributors as primary distributor for the 2026 GOLD agreement and meet its purchase requirement. The Marketing Program summary states a 24-unit initial order and at least 800 Continental and General units annually for one Center.
Tire Pros can revise Brand Standards and the Required Product Offering. An unapproved product or supplier needs prior written approval; the FDD states a decision within 30 days and permits revocation. About 75% of continuing purchases and leases are estimated to follow approved-source or Brand Standards controls.
The computer system must include POS software, internet and email, and transmit sales data for benchmarking and incentives. Tire Pros can require repair, replacement or upgrades. The Tire Guru platform is recommended; the FDD does not require that brand.
Salespeople must use required forms and disclosures for Required Warranty Programs. The Tire Pros warranty page describes nationwide service, tire protection and roadside assistance. The Center must follow payment standards and, unless precluded by the provider, accept the Tire Pros private-label card, currently associated with Synchrony financing.
Onboarding also names Sonsio, Imagine Group, IPG, Valvoline and 360 Payments. Confirm each vendor's current required, approved or preferred status in the Manual and enrollment documents. Sonsio describes nationwide warranty administration.
What does Tire Pros control, and what remains local?
Tire Pros controls the branded system and the conditions for using it; the franchisee controls the independent business inside those boundaries. Third parties supply inventory, financing, warranty administration and optional technology, creating dependencies that neither party performs entirely on its own.
- Hire, schedule, pay and supervise employees.
- Set retail prices; Tire Pros may only suggest pricing.
- Operate the approved site, bays and service process.
- Choose compliant additions and request supplier approval.
- Maintain records, insurance, payment security and compliance.
- License the Marks; maintain the Manual and Brand Standards.
- Designate the Required Product Offering and Required Warranty Programs.
- Approve sites, signage, advertising and digital use of the Marks.
- Direct System Promotion Programs and the National Advertising Fund.
- Approve Designated Operators; require inspections, reports or upgrades.
- ATD distributes tires and administers manufacturer programs.
- Continental sets GOLD Program terms and purchase thresholds.
- Synchrony supports the private-label credit channel.
- Sonsio supports warranty and roadside-assistance administration.
- Approved POS and vendor platforms provide tools and data feeds.
- Product and service scopeTire Pros can revise authorized offerings and Brand Standards; the franchisee may add compliant offerings but must carry the Required Product Offering unless excused in writing.
- MarketingThe annual Ad Plan is joint, but Tire Pros controls System Promotion Programs and approves advertising departures, Center websites and branded Digital Marketing.
- PricingTire Pros may suggest or advertise prices; the franchisee remains free to set local retail prices.
- Quality and recordsTire Pros may inspect premises and reports, require sales data and modify the Manual; the franchisee funds compliance and executes the work.
How do territory and internet sales work?
The Franchise Agreement grants no exclusive or protected territory. It authorizes retail operation from one approved location, requires approval for relocation or additional Centers, and restricts internet sales using the Tire Pros Marks unless Tire Pros gives written approval.
The franchisee may solicit customers anywhere. Tire Pros may franchise a nearby Center or accept orders through internet and other direct channels without compensating the local franchisee. The national e-commerce site is recommended, not mandatory, and requires Dealer Portal terms.
A Center is a licensed location, not an exclusive market. Verify online use of the Marks and how orders are assigned and settled. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 12, pp. 25-26; Franchise Agreement §1.1 and §5.6.
What does Item 20 show about the operating network?
Item 20 reports an entirely franchised U.S. system at year-end 2025: 495 franchised Centers and no company-owned outlets. The three-year series shows contraction after 2023, so current outlet retention and the resources available to the remaining network are material operating questions.
The footprint declined by 149 franchised outlets from 2023 to 2025; company-owned outlets remained zero.
Source: 2026 Tire Pros FDD, Item 20, Table 1, p. 33. Calculation: 495 minus 644 equals -149.
For 2025, Table 3 reports 22 openings, 121 “Terminations,” four non-renewals and seven other cessations. “Terminations” combines voluntary exits that continued independently with franchisor terminations; it does not mean 121 involuntary terminations.
Consumer pages show rounded “600+” and “650+” claims without a common date, so 2026 FDD Item 20 controls. The brand overview gives context; ATD's profile describes the parent distributor.
The system is franchisee-operated, without company-owned Centers. Verify field support, supplier service, online-order allocation and reasons for the 2024-2025 decline.
Which operating questions remain to be verified?
The FDD defines the control framework but leaves several unit-level mechanics in the current Manual, program agreements and local operating data. These questions should be answered for the exact proposed Center and market.
- What is the current Required Product Offering?Request current brand, service, warranty and manufacturer thresholds.
- Which suppliers have each status?Separate ATD and Continental GOLD obligations from other vendors and local-source approval.
- What technology must transmit data?Confirm POS specifications, fields, frequency, access and whether Tire Guru or TPBMS is mandatory.
- How are TirePros.com orders settled?Document assignment, payment, cancellation, returns and installing-Center credit.
- What changed after December 31, 2025?Reconcile 495 Centers with current departures, renewals and openings.
- Which services need more capability?Match the menu to bays, technicians, licenses, insurance and mobile-service rules.
Public pages used to clarify the customer-facing model
The FDD controls contractual obligations. These official pages provide current public context for customer ordering, services, warranties, financing, the franchise channel and ATD's distribution role in this operating analysis.
How the Tire Pros operating model works in practice
The revenue mechanism is local retail sale and installation of tires, related automotive products and repair services, supported by branded warranties and approved demand channels. The franchisee's central responsibility is disciplined store execution under a full-time Designated Operator.
The strongest dependency is Tire Pros Brand Standards, the Required Product Offering, Required Warranty Programs and ATD participation. Local discretion covers staffing, service execution and pricing, but only from one non-exclusive approved location within Tire Pros advertising, digital and data rules.
The largest undisclosed question is which products, suppliers, software, data fields and warranty procedures the current Manual requires. Reconcile that specification with Item 20 and online-order allocation.