Under what conditions can a Big O Tires store be relocated?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Your Big O Store cannot be relocated without our prior written approval. We will generally approve the relocation of a Big O Store if (i) the new location meets our then-current criteria for a Big O Store location, as described in Item 11, (ii) the new location does not violate the territorial rights of any
other Big O Store, and (iii) we determine the relocation will not otherwise be detrimental to other franchisees of ours or to us.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 73–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big O Tires's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot relocate their Big O Tires store without prior written approval from Big O Tires. Generally, Big O Tires will approve a relocation if the new location meets the company's current criteria for a Big O Tires store location, as detailed in Item 11 of the FDD. Additionally, the new location must not infringe on the territorial rights of any other existing Big O Tires store.
Big O Tires must also determine that the relocation will not be detrimental to other Big O Tires franchisees or to the company itself. This suggests that Big O Tires assesses the potential impact of the relocation on the existing network and the overall brand.
These conditions are fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors typically want to ensure that any relocation benefits the franchisee without negatively impacting other franchisees or the brand's market presence. A prospective franchisee should carefully review Item 11 of the FDD to understand the specific criteria for an acceptable Big O Tires store location and discuss any potential relocation scenarios with Big O Tires during their due diligence.