- JAX Tyres & Auto has traded since 1949, franchised for more than 30 years and has 94+ stores.
- JAX quotes average store sales of about $3.1 million a year.
- JAX has been owned by Hankook Tire since 2017, so supply arrangements and brand mix are worth understanding.
JAX Tyres & Auto sells and fits tyres and wheels and provides mechanical services such as brakes and suspension. It has built a reputation for customer experience and recruits franchisees without requiring mechanical experience.
With average sales in the millions, a JAX store is a substantial business. The detail behind those sales matters more than the headline figure.
JAX Tyres & Auto franchise at a glance
| Sector | Tyres, wheels and mechanical services |
|---|---|
| Trading since | 1949; franchising 30+ years |
| Network | 94+ stores |
| Average store sales | About $3.1 million a year (franchisor) |
| Owner | Hankook Tire (since 2017) |
| Experience | Mechanical experience not required |
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 JAX Tyres & Auto model works financially
Revenue mixes tyre sales with fitting and mechanical labour. Tyre margins can be thin and competitive, so mechanical work and add-ons often contribute a large share of gross profit. Supplier ownership can influence brand mix and pricing.
Stores are typically in shopping centre precincts or main roads with multi-hoist workshops, so rent and equipment are significant fixed costs.
The numbers to test before you buy a JAX Tyres & Auto 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.
- How supply arrangements with the parent company affect pricing and margin.
Buying an existing JAX Tyres & Auto store
JAX regularly advertises existing stores for sale. Ask for sales by category, gross profit, labour hours and stock levels, reconcile them to BAS and bank statements and confirm the remaining lease.
How Franchise Co. can help with a JAX Tyres & Auto purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a JAX Tyres & Auto store we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests sales mix, margins, stock and workshop labour against the disclosure document and the seller’s records.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that reports gross profit by category. 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.
JAX Tyres & Auto franchise FAQs
What are average sales for a JAX Tyres & Auto store?
JAX quotes average store sales of about $3.1 million a year. Ask for the range across stores and the gross profit behind it.
Do I need to be a mechanic to own a JAX store?
No. JAX says industry experience isn’t required and provides training and ongoing support.
Who owns JAX Tyres & Auto?
Hankook Tire, which acquired JAX in 2017.
How many JAX stores are there?
94+ stores across Australia.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to JAX Tyres & Auto or Hankook Tire. JAX Tyres & Auto is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- JAX Tyres & Auto: Franchising
- CB Insights: JAX Tyres (Hankook acquisition)
- 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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