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What are the conditions that a Big O Tires franchisee must satisfy before opening their store for business?

Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • 6.04 Conditions to Opening. Franchisee agrees, at its sole expense, to do or cause to be done the following prior to opening the Big O Store for business: (i) secure all required financing; (ii) obtain all required permits and licenses; (iii) construct all required improvements and decorate the Store in compliance with approved plans and specifications approved by Big O pursuant to Section 7.01(b) below; (iv) purchase (or lease) and install all fixtures, equipment and signs required by Big O for the Big O Store; (v) purchase an opening inventory of tires and supplies in accordance with Section 14.01 and 14.02; (vi) provide Big O with copies of all required insurance policies, or such other evidence of coverage and payment as Big O requests; and (vii) provide Big O with any other documents as may be reasonably required by Big O, including but not limited to financing statements.
  • 6.05 Commencement of Business. Franchisee agrees to open the Big O Store for business within fourteen (14) days after Big O notifies Franchisee that the conditions set forth in this Section 6 have been satisfied. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Big O and Franchisee, Franchisee has sixteen (16) months from the Effective Date of this Agreement within which to have its Big O Store opened and operating ("Development Period"). Big O will extend the Development Period for a reasonable period of time in the event that factors beyond Franchisee's reasonable control prevent Franchisee from meeting this Development Period, so long as Franchisee has made reasonable and continuing effort to comply with such development obligations and Franchisee requests, in writing, an extension of time in which to have its Big O Store open and operating before the Development Period lapses.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–535)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Big O Tires' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must fulfill several conditions before opening their store. These include securing all required financing and obtaining all necessary permits and licenses. The franchisee is also responsible for constructing all required improvements and decorating the store according to Big O's approved plans and specifications.

Furthermore, the franchisee must purchase or lease and install all fixtures, equipment, and signs required by Big O Tires for the store. They must also purchase an opening inventory of tires and supplies as specified by Big O. Providing copies of all required insurance policies or other evidence of coverage and payment requested by Big O is another essential condition.

Finally, the franchisee must provide Big O Tires with any other reasonably required documents, including financing statements. The franchisee is expected to open the Big O Tires store for business within 14 days after Big O notifies them that all these conditions have been met. Franchisees have 16 months from the agreement's effective date to have their store opened and operating, though this period may be extended under certain circumstances.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.