Do I need a trade name if I get a LLC? -

I am buying a pizza business in Ohio that is already operating. We will say that the name of the business is Larry s. I am getting an LLC and the name will be FSPR LLC. I need to know if this means that I am operating under a trade name that is different from it s legal name? And if this is the case will I need to apply for a DBA (Doing business as). A little confused about this and I don t want to file unnecessary paper work. Thank you.

Yes you will need a DBA... I have a corporation and have boutiques, real estate, graphic designs, and small business investments. All branches have DBA tho it is one corporation.