What does Big O Tires' assistance related to site approval consist of?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.01 Pre-Opening Assistance. Prior to Franchisee's Commencement Date, Big O shall provide Franchisee with the following assistance to the extent and as determined by Big O from time to time in its sole discretion:
- (a) Assistance to Franchisee related to approval of a site for the Store, although Franchisee acknowledges that Big O shall have no obligation to select or acquire a site on behalf of Franchisee. Big O's assistance will consist of providing criteria for a satisfactory site, an on-site inspection and determination of whether a proposed site fulfills the requisite criteria, prior to formal approval of a site selected by Franchisee. At Big O's option, Big O may, without fee or expense to Franchisee, review the proposed Store lease. The final decision about whether to acquire a given approved site or whether to execute any particular lease shall be the sole decision of Franchisee. Big O disclaims all liability for the consequences of approving a given site. Big O's participation in site selection in no way is meant to constitute a warranty or guaranty that the Franchised Business will be profitable or otherwise successful. Big O's written approval of the Premises and Store must be obtained by
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–535)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big O Tires Franchise Disclosure Document, Big O Tires provides assistance related to site approval before the franchisee's commencement date. This assistance includes providing criteria for a satisfactory site, conducting an on-site inspection, and determining whether a proposed site meets the necessary criteria before formal approval of the site selected by the franchisee. Big O Tires has no obligation to select or acquire a site on behalf of the franchisee.
Big O Tires may, at its option, review the proposed store lease without any fee or expense to the franchisee. However, the final decision to acquire an approved site or execute a particular lease remains solely with the franchisee. Big O Tires disclaims all liability for the consequences of approving a given site and clarifies that its participation in site selection does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of the franchised business's profitability or success.
The franchisee must obtain Big O Tires' written approval of the premises and store. The franchisee is responsible for obtaining Big O's current site criteria before submitting a site approval application. Big O Tires will review the application and approve or reject the proposed site within 30 days of receipt. Final site approval is conditional upon Big O Tires receiving evidence of the franchisee's ownership, lease, or control of the property, such as a deed, purchase contract, a lease of at least ten years, or an option to purchase the property. Big O Tires may also require the franchisee to negotiate with the landlord for the right to cure any franchisee breaches or assume the franchisee's lease obligations.