What was the original purpose of Dealers, the predecessor to Big O Tires?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In December 1986, Big O Tire Dealers, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Dealers"), was merged with us. We were the surviving company. Before the merger, our name was Tires, Inc. As part of the merger, our name was changed to Big O Tires, Inc. and later changed to our current organizational name. Dealers was originally established to act as a purchasers' cooperative to obtain tires for associated tire dealers at favorable prices. Dealers is our predecessor. It was formed in 1962. The last principal place of business of Dealers was 6021 South Syracuse Way, Suite 102, Englewood, Colorado 80111.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big O Tires' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dealers, the predecessor to Big O Tires, was originally established in 1962 as a purchasers' cooperative. The purpose of this cooperative was to obtain tires at favorable prices for associated tire dealers.
In December 1986, Dealers merged with Tires, Inc., which was the former name of Big O Tires. Big O Tires was the surviving company after the merger. As part of the merger, Tires, Inc. changed its name to Big O Tires, Inc., and later to its current name, Big O Tires, LLC. The last principal place of business of Dealers was located at 6021 South Syracuse Way, Suite 102, Englewood, Colorado 80111.
This historical context is important for prospective franchisees as it shows the evolution of Big O Tires from a cooperative purchasing model to a franchise system. Understanding the company's roots can provide insight into its values and approach to supporting its franchisees.