The Bridgestone Bandag offering covers the right to sell (and in some cases produce) tires which are retreaded using the franchisor s proprietary methods and materials purchased from the franchisor.The total investment necessary to begin operation as a Bandag franchisee is estimated to range between approximately $356,500 to $6,524,200, exclusive of real estate. This includes an estimated total amount of between approximately $119,500 and $3,591,200 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.