Big O Tires Awards 34 Students with Scholarships
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (October 7, 2024) – Big O Tires, an industry-leading tire and automotive repair franchisor and subsidiary of TBC Corporation, announced that 34 students were recently awarded scholarships totaling $137,000 through the Big O Tires Scholarship Fund.
The Big O Tires Scholarship Fund was created to support Big O Tires employees, franchise owners and their shop employees, plus their immediate family members, with pursuits for additional education at a college, university or trade school. Since it was established in 2003, 428 students have received nearly $1,000,000 in financial assistance to help them pursue their dreams. Big O Tires scholarship recipients are selected based on a number of criteria, including academic record, extracurricular participation, financial need and more.
“In the spirit of Big O Tires’ commitment to training and education, we’re proud to recognize this group of students and help them achieve their goals with the support of a Big O Tires scholarship,” said Gary Skidmore, senior vice president & chief operating officer of Big O Tires. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact these scholarships will have on students within the Big O Tires family, and we are grateful for the support of our devoted franchisees who make this program possible.”
The Big O Tires Scholarship Fund is supported by Big O Tires franchise owners and Big O Tires, LLC. To learn more about Big O Tires, visit www.bigotires.com.
About Big O Tires
Big O Tires, LLC, a subsidiary of TBC Corporation, has more than 460 stores in the United States. Big O Tires franchise locations offer a wide range of diagnostic, repair and routine maintenance services backed by one of the most comprehensive service warranties available. Qualified associates and certified technicians combine hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology to address automotive needs and safely get customers back on the road. For more information, visit www.bigotires.com and follow Big O Tires on LinkedIn.
About TBC Corporation
TBC Corporation (TBC) is one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, NTW, TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, consumers receive total car care at approximately 2,400 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the Big O Tires® and Midas® brands. For more information, visit www.tbccorp.com and follow TBC Corporation on LinkedIn.