Under what names does Big O Tires, LLC do business?
Big_O_Tires Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This disclosure document refers to the franchisor, Big O Tires, LLC, as "we", "us," "our" or "Big O," and to the franchisee as "you". If you are a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, association or other entity, "you" may also include owners or partners of the franchisee.
Big O is a Nevada limited liability company originally incorporated as a Nevada corporation on December 30, 1982, and subsequently converted to a limited liability company on September 28, 2007. We do business under our current organizational name Big O Tires, LLC, as well as "Big O" and "Big O Tires", and no other name. Big O's principal place of business is 4260 Design Center Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. Big O's agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit A.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Big O Tires Franchise Disclosure Document, Big O Tires, LLC conducts business under its current organizational name, Big O Tires, LLC, as well as "Big O" and "Big O Tires". This indicates that while the formal legal entity is Big O Tires, LLC, the brand also operates using shorter, more common versions of the name for marketing and customer-facing purposes.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that all three names are officially sanctioned for use in representing the business. Franchisees can use "Big O," "Big O Tires," or "Big O Tires, LLC" in their business operations, advertising, and signage, as appropriate. This provides some flexibility in branding and marketing efforts while maintaining a consistent brand identity.
It is important for franchisees to adhere to the specific guidelines and standards set by Big O Tires regarding the use of these names to ensure brand consistency and avoid any potential legal or contractual issues. Franchisees should consult the franchise agreement and any brand guidelines provided by Big O Tires to understand the proper usage of these names in various contexts.