factual

Who is responsible for maintaining an updated operating manual for a Big O Tires store?

Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You must establish and operate your Big O Store in compliance with your Franchise Agreement and the standards and specifications contained in our confidential operating manual ("Manual"). Our Manual consists of various written, electronic, audio, video, and Internet instructions, including our Franchise Policies & Standards Manual, consisting of our policies and standards on various matters. The Manual also includes any training materials, including the online Learning Management System, or any other proprietary information and other materials stating Big O's standards, policies, procedures, technical bulletins or other information, including any information posted on the Big O Tires Website Business Center. The Manual is designed to protect our reputation and the goodwill of the Licensed Marks, it is not designed to control the day-to-day operations of your Big O Store. Our Manual may be modified by us periodically to reflect changes in authorized products and services, standards or service quality, and the operations of Big O Stores. It is your responsibility to maintain an updated Manual, or if provided electronically, to regularly check for updates to the Manual and maintain compliance with the current Manual. In the event of a dispute as to the contents of the Manual, the most recent revision made and issued by us shall control.

Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 39–44)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Big O Tires' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for maintaining an updated operating manual. The manual contains the standards and specifications for operating a Big O Tires store.

The franchisee must either maintain a current hard copy of the manual or, if provided electronically, regularly check for updates. Franchisees are responsible for remaining compliant with the most current version of the manual.

Big O Tires may modify the manual periodically to reflect changes in authorized products and services, standards, service quality, and store operations. In the event of a dispute about the contents of the manual, the most recent revision issued by Big O Tires will take precedence.

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.