Who is the Franchise Business Consultant for Big O Tires who solicits franchises in the state?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 1. | List who will solicit, offer or sell franchises for the Franchisor in this state: | |
|---|---|---|
| A. | Name: Paul Hawkins | |
| B. | Business address and telephone number: 4260 Design Center Drive, Palm Beach | |
| Gardens, FL | ||
| 33410 (561) 383-3000 | ||
| C. | Present employer: Big O Tires, LLC | |
| D. | Present title: Franchise Development Manager | |
| E. | Employment during the past five years. For each employment, state the name of the | |
| employer, position held, and beginning and ending dates: | ||
| Big O Tires, LLC: Franchise Development Manager | ||
| 11/15/2019-Present | ||
| Not Employed: 6/2/2019-11/14/2019 | ||
| H&R Block: Sr. Franchise Development Manager 4/1/2007-6/1/2019 | ||
| 2. | State whether the person identified in | |
| 1 above: | ||
| A. | Has an administrative, criminal or material civil action pending against that person | |
| alleging a violation of franchise, antitrust or securities law, or alleging fraud, unfair | ||
| or deceptive practices, or any comparable allegations? | ||
| YES | ||
| NO | ||
| If you answered "yes", please provide: | ||
| Names of the parties: | ||
| 1. | ||
| Forum, nature and current status of the pending action: | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| Case or proceeding identification number: | ||
| B. | Had during the 10-year period immediately before the disclosure document's | |
| issuance date been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge; or been | ||
| held liable in a civil action involving an alleged violation of | ||
| a franchise, antitrust or | ||
| securities law, or allegations of fraud, unfair or deceptive practices, or comparable | ||
| allegations? | ||
| YES | ||
| NO | ||
| If you answered "yes", please provide: | ||
| 1. | ||
| Names of the parties: | ||
| The forum: | ||
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| Case or proceeding identification number: |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–535)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big O Tires Franchise Disclosure Document, Gary Skidmore previously held the position of Franchise Business Consultant with Big O Tires, LLC from February 1, 2015, to June 30, 2020. Currently, Paul Hawkins is the Franchise Development Manager for Big O Tires, LLC, starting November 15, 2019, and is also listed as someone who will solicit, offer, or sell franchises for the franchisor. Both individuals have the same business address and telephone number: 4260 Design Center Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 and (561) 383-3000.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to know who is soliciting the franchise to understand who they will be dealing with during the initial stages of the franchise process. Knowing the background and current role of these individuals can provide insight into their expertise and authority within the Big O Tires organization.
The FDD also indicates whether these individuals have been involved in any administrative, criminal, or material civil actions related to franchise, antitrust, or securities law violations, or allegations of fraud, unfair or deceptive practices. For both Gary Skidmore and Paul Hawkins, the document indicates a 'NO' response to these questions, suggesting they have not been subject to such actions. However, it is important to note that the table indicates a 'YES' response regarding Paul Hawkins, but no additional information is provided. This discrepancy should be clarified with Big O Tires during the due diligence process.
Prospective franchisees should verify this information independently and ask Big O Tires for clarification on any discrepancies or updates to the information provided in the FDD. This due diligence will help ensure they have a clear understanding of the individuals involved in the franchise sales process and their backgrounds.