- Bridgestone says opening a Bridgestone Select store costs about $350,000 to $450,000, including a one-off $50,000 (ex GST) franchise fee.
- The model is hands-on, with franchisees expected to work 38 or more hours a week in the business.
- The franchisor is a tyre manufacturer, so product supply and pricing are central to the economics.
Bridgestone Select stores sell tyres and provide tyre-related and mechanical services across most metropolitan areas of Australia. The network is run by Bridgestone Australia, part of the global tyre manufacturer.
The indicative cost depends on the size and location of the property.
Bridgestone Select franchise at a glance
| Sector | Tyres and mechanical services |
|---|---|
| Franchisor | Bridgestone Australia |
| Indicative cost | $350,000 to $450,000 |
| Franchise fee | $50,000 (ex GST), one-off, included in the indicative cost |
| Owner involvement | Hands-on, 38+ hours a week |
| Coverage | Most metropolitan areas |
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 Bridgestone Select model works financially
Store revenue combines tyre sales with fitting, alignment and mechanical labour. Because the franchisor manufactures the product, pricing and supply terms set much of the gross margin, and mechanical work adds higher-margin labour.
The hands-on requirement means your own time is part of the cost structure. If you’ll replace yourself with a manager later, the store needs to support that wage.
The numbers to test before you buy a Bridgestone Select 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.
- Supply pricing and how it compares with independent retailers in your area.
Buying an existing Bridgestone Select store
Existing Bridgestone Select stores are also offered for sale. Verify sales mix, gross profit and labour against BAS and bank statements, value stock carefully at settlement and confirm the lease.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Bridgestone Select purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Bridgestone Select store we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests the investment, supply terms, margins and labour against the disclosure document.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks tyre and mechanical margins separately. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile franchise fees to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next store. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Bridgestone Select franchise FAQs
How much does a Bridgestone Select franchise cost?
Bridgestone gives an indicative cost of $350,000 to $450,000, including a one-off $50,000 (ex GST) franchise fee, depending on the property.
Do I have to work in the store?
Yes. Listings describe the model as hands-on, with 38 or more hours a week.
Who is the franchisor?
Bridgestone Australia, part of the global tyre manufacturer.
What drives profit in a tyre store?
The mix of tyre sales and mechanical labour, supply pricing, technician productivity and rent.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Bridgestone Select or Bridgestone Australia. Bridgestone Select is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- Bridgestone: Franchise recruitment
- SEEK Business: tyre businesses for sale
- 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.
Talk it through
Every franchise is different. Ask us how this applies to yours.
