Under what conditions might Big O Tires waive the National Convention Registration Fees?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (Note 1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Fees (Learning Management System) | As Incurred Currently none, but we may charge a fee of $150 per month | We do not currently impose a fee for the optional online training program ("Learning Management System" or "LMS") to entitle you to access certain programs, but we may charge a fee for this in the future. This fee will be paid to us, and we pay the administrator of the system. The terms for participation in the Learning Management System, including the fees charged by the administrator, are subject to change. See Item 11 under "Training Programs." | |
| National Convention Registration Fees | Varies depending on location |
Note 1: Fees are imposed by and payable to us, except as otherwise noted. All fees are nonrefundable, unless otherwise determined at Big O's sole discretion. You must reimburse us for any taxes (other than income taxes) we pay on your royalty fees so that the net amount received by us is as set forth in the Franchise Agreement. Certain fees in our current Franchise Agreement have changed from the amounts charged in the past and may change in the future. Franchisees are only responsible for those fees contained in the Franchise Agreements that they execute. Therefore, existing and future franchisees may have fees imposed on them that are different from those represented in this table. We may elect to waive or credit, reduce or defer payment of any and all fees and charges of any kind that are payable to us in connection with a franchise on a case-by-case basis.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 21–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big O Tires' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Big O Tires may elect to waive any and all fees and charges of any kind that are payable to them in connection with a franchise on a case-by-case basis. This includes the National Convention Registration Fees, which vary depending on the location of the convention.
This waiver is at Big O Tires' sole discretion, meaning there are no guaranteed conditions under which a franchisee can expect the fees to be waived. The decision to waive fees is made individually for each franchisee.
As the fees can vary depending on location, prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical range of these fees and under what specific circumstances Big O Tires has previously waived them. Understanding the factors that Big O Tires considers may help a franchisee anticipate potential cost savings or negotiate terms.