- Bob Jane T-Marts describes itself as Australia’s largest independent tyre retailer, with a mix of franchised and company-owned stores.
- Most opportunities are resales, recently advertised from under $300,000 to around $900,000 plus stock at value (SAV).
- Stores can turn over several million dollars a year, so stock, trade debtors and workshop labour need as much attention as the price.
Bob Jane T-Marts has sold tyres, wheels and batteries in Australia since the early 1970s and runs a national network of franchised and company-owned stores. Many T-Marts trade from main-road sites with a showroom and workshop, serving both retail and trade customers.
Because prices are usually quoted plus stock at value, the amount you actually pay at settlement can be much higher than the headline price.
Bob Jane T-Marts franchise at a glance
| Sector | Tyres, wheels, batteries and under-car services |
|---|---|
| Network | National, franchised and company-owned |
| Trading since | Early 1970s |
| Typical entry route | Resale of an existing T-Mart |
| Recent resale asking prices | About $275,000 to $895,000, usually plus stock at value |
| Training | Structured training program; one broker listing describes 24 weeks |
| Customer mix | Retail plus trade and fleet accounts |
Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.
How the Bob Jane T-Marts model works financially
A T-Mart earns margin on tyres, wheels and batteries plus labour for fitting, balancing, alignments and under-car work. Gross margin varies widely by product, and supplier rebates and buying terms can be a significant part of profit.
Stock is a large balance sheet item. Trade and fleet customers often buy on account, so debtors and cash collection matter. Workshop technicians are the main labour cost, and their productivity (hours billed against hours paid) drives profitability.
The numbers to test before you buy a Bob Jane T-Marts franchise
- Stock: how much is included, how it’s valued at settlement and how much slow-moving or obsolete stock there is.
- Trade, fleet and account customers: who owes what, how quickly they pay and whether any key accounts are at risk.
- Gross margin by category (tyres, wheels, batteries, mechanical labour) rather than one blended figure.
- Workshop labour: technicians’ pay rates, award classifications, accrued leave and how many hours are actually billed.
- Equipment age and replacement costs for hoists, alignment machines and tyre changers.
- Rebates and buying terms from suppliers, and whether they continue for a new owner.
Buying an existing Bob Jane T-Marts T-Mart
When a T-Mart is advertised at a price plus SAV, get a stocktake at settlement and agree the valuation method in the contract. Reconcile reported sales and profit to BAS and bank statements, separate retail from trade sales, and review the debtors ledger. Some listings mention long-standing or perpetual franchise agreements; confirm exactly what you’re taking over.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Bob Jane T-Marts purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Bob Jane T-Marts T-Mart we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests the price, stock valuation, debtors, margins and workshop labour against the seller’s records.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that reports margin by product category and tracks debtors. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile franchise fees and contributions to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next T-Mart. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Bob Jane T-Marts franchise FAQs
How much does a Bob Jane T-Marts franchise cost?
Most opportunities are resales. Recent asking prices have ranged from under $300,000 to around $900,000, usually plus stock at value.
What does “plus SAV” mean?
Stock at value: you pay for the stock on hand at settlement on top of the business price. Agree how it’s counted and valued before you sign.
Do Bob Jane stores have trade customers?
Many do. Trade and fleet customers often buy on account, so check the debtors ledger and payment history.
What should I check before buying a T-Mart?
Stock, debtors, margins by category, technician productivity, equipment condition, the lease and the franchise agreement terms.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Bob Jane T-Marts. Bob Jane T-Marts is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- SEEK Business: Bob Jane T-Marts opportunities
- Benchmark Business Sales: Bob Jane T-Marts Bundaberg
- ACCC: Franchise disclosure document
Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.
This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.
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