Les Schwab Files for Fourth Location in Bend
The tire retailer's expansion in Bend will increase service capacity for the local market.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Les Schwab Tire Centers has filed plans with the city of Bend to construct a fourth location at SE 27th Street and Ferguson Road. The expansion would add to the company’s current footprint of three stores in its home city.
Why it matters
The proposal marks a continued retail expansion for the tire company, which maintains its corporate headquarters in Bend. For local operators, the expansion signals ongoing commercial development and increased service capacity within the regional market.
Les Schwab Tire Centers operates 22 locations in Oregon and 630 across the West, with a total workforce exceeding 9,000 employees. The company is now seeking approval for its fourth center in Bend.
The players
Les Schwab Tire Centers
A major tire retailer and automotive service company with 630 locations across the Western United States.
The details
The proposed store is sited at the intersection of SE 27th Street and Ferguson Road. Les Schwab, which was founded in Prineville, currently leverages its headquarters in Bend to manage its regional retail network. The filing process requires city government approval to move from site proposal to active development.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Expansion proposal plans were reported.
Market Landscape
This move follows the long-term growth pattern established since the company's founding in Prineville. The expansion demonstrates the firm's continued strategy of increasing retail density in its home market.
Operators in the area should monitor the city’s planning process to gauge potential shifts in local commercial traffic and service competition. The addition of a fourth major automotive retail hub may influence local vendor logistics and service demand.
The takeaway
This development highlights the ongoing retail footprint expansion of a regional automotive leader. Operators should keep track of city planning dockets to identify new development cycles that may impact local utility or traffic infrastructure.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bulletin.
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