For the first time since the pandemic began, Big O Tires employees came together for the franchise’s annual awards on April 2, 2022, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. “It was fantastic to get everyone together again for the first time in over two years,” says Charlie Alexander, senior director…
Break Time has rolled out new branding for its in-house prepared grab-and-go foods. AnyTime Eats is the new name customers will now see labeled on the chain’s fresh sandwiches, packaged sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, burgers and chicken sandwiches. The Dashboard Diner brand, which had been around for more than 20 years, has been retired. Anita Bichsel,…
Although Break Time store managers were unable to meet in person to celebrate the successes of 2020, the following leaders were recognized for performance in these areas: Highest Net Income – Tammy Garner, 3147 SikestonNet Income Improvement – Alysha Ellison, 3054 LexingtonFoodservice Sales – Amanda Cox, 3165 WarrensburgFoodservice Sales Increase – Cody Williams, 3133 SikestonHot/Cold…
As Big O Tires opened its store at 1701 W Elm St. in Lebanon for the first time on Monday, May 4, store manager Colby Shadrick stepped outside to commemorate the occasion with a photo just before 2 pm. The brand-new store, which has seven automotive service bays, and its gleaming signage stood out against…
On Jan. 25, 2020, the Retail Automotive division held its annual awards banquet at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo. The event celebrated the successes of Big O Tires and Jiffy Lube from the prior year and honored high performing stores and individuals. “Big O Tires and Jiffy Lube broke several records last year,”…
Store managers from the 75 Break Time stores gathered in Branson at Chateau on the Lake in October with area managers, district managers and select Home Office staff for the annual Break Time Managers Meeting. The meeting’s theme “Game Changers” encouraged attendees to consider the various ways they can make a significant impact in their…
The number of Big O Tires franchise stores the company operates continues to grow. On May 31, MFA Petroleum Company acquired an existing Big O Tires store in Warrensburg, Mo. The store, located at 423 E Young Avenue, had been operated by a different franchisee. All store employees have been retained, including manager Damion Smith….
Quick thinking may have made the difference between safety and potentially serious injury for the six people who huddled for protection in the back room of the Break Time convenience store at 326 Ellis Blvd. in Jefferson City on the evening of May 22. At approximately 11:43 p.m., a category EF-3 tornado–the third-strongest twister…
Pictured L to R: Tim Weeda, Regional Sales Manager for Warren Distribution; Darcy Clardy, Operation Homefront Senior Director Region 2; Jennifer Bach, Director of Marketing & Merchandising for Break Time; SFC Brandon Medlin (Ret), Operation Homefront Homes on the Homefront recipient and his son Brandon Medlin, Jr.; Jon Ihler, MFA Oil Interim CEO; Ashley Bower,…
On Jan. 26, 2019, Big O Tires employees, managers and executives gathered at the Lodge at Old Kinderhook in Camdenton, Mo., to attend the Big O Tires Annual Awards Banquet. The event honored individual Big O Tires stores and managers that demonstrated fiscal and operational success. Awards were presented for 12 categories, and the Jefferson…
Peer Awards were recently bestowed upon employees from Break Time and the Southwest BPLP district for their outstanding teamwork and excellence. The award is given based on co-worker feedback to Mark Fenner, president & CEO, and Janice Serpico, chief human resources officer, during the Facetime with Fenner sessions. Break Time Award Winners Amanda Farmer, area…
“It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is powerful and so rare.” – Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. The power of teamwork was the central theme of the annual Break Time Managers Meeting, which was held on October 2-3 in Springfield,…