Fountain Tire

Fountain Tire

Tire retailer and automotive services

Overview

Fountain Tire provides tires, wheels, and related automotive services for cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, and specialty applications. Its offerings include a wide range of tires and custom wheels, plus repair and maintenance services performed by trained technicians to keep vehicles running safely and efficiently. The company approaches tire and automotive care as a complete service, combining product sales with maintenance, repairs, and routine upkeep to help customers get the most from their vehicles. Its differentiator is a clear focus on being the best tire dealer in Canada, backed by outstanding service, high-quality products, and value-driven pricing, delivered by knowledgeable teams with the tools and expertise to handle vehicles from everyday cars to commercial fleets. Fountain Tire’s goal is to be the top tire dealer in Canada.

About Fountain Tire

Simplify's Rating
Why Fountain Tire is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Edmonton, Canada

Founded

1956

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Forbes ranked Fountain Tire the top automotive service provider in Canada in 2026.
  • The 25% retread capacity increase supports fleet demand and sustainability-focused sales.
  • New Innisfail and TireMobile expansion show management still investing in network growth.

What critics are saying

  • Brent Hesje exits as CEO in May 2026, creating succession risk during transformation.
  • London retread expansion deepens fleet dependence; any plant disruption hits Ontario revenue fast.
  • Private-label tires and chain rivals can undercut service pricing, squeezing margins in 2026.

What makes Fountain Tire unique

  • Fountain Tire runs a Canadian-owned dealer network with 32 years as a Best Managed Company.
  • Its retread business spans five plants, including London, Ontario, after the Benson acquisition.
  • TireMobile operates in British Columbia, pairing mobile installation with store-based service convenience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Training Programs

Employee Discounts

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Modern Tire Dealer
Oct 7th, 2024
Fountain Tire Promotes 3 Executives to VP Roles

Higinbotham joined Fountain Tire in 2014 and was promoted to general manager of the British Columbia and Yukon Stores in 2022.

Babcox Media
Dec 2nd, 2022
Fountain Tire Unleashes New Advertising Platform

Fountain Tire has launched a new long-term advertising platform and plans to emphasize the importance of customer relationships.

Auto Service World
Jul 12th, 2022
Fountain Tire Ltd. launched TireMobile offering in the Lower Mainland of B.C. on Jan 1st 21'.

After years of research, Fountain Tire launched its TireMobile offering in the Lower Mainland of B.C. in 2021.

Tire and Rubber Association of Canada
Dec 15th, 2021
Fountain Tire Ltd. hired Brian Hesje on Jan 1st 84'.

Brian Hesje joined Fountain Tire in 1984 and rose through the company ranks as Vice President and ultimately, President.

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