What is the 'Additional Household Fee' for Bumble Roofing, and how is it calculated?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
-by-case basis.
Additional Household Fee. If we permit you to purchase additional geographic areas for a specific Territory so that the Territory exceeds 100,000 single-family households, then you must pay us an additional fee in an amount equal to the single-family households in your Territory in excess of 100,000 multiplied by $0.25 (the "Additional Household Fee"). We do not anticipate granting a single Territory that exceeds 149,999 single-family households. The Additional Household Fee is earned upon receipt and not refundable under any circumstances.
For example, if we permit you to purchase additional geographic areas for your Territory so that the individual Territory consists of a total of 120,000 single-family households, then you must pay us an Additional Household Fee equal to $5,000, for a total Initial Franchise Fee of $54,500 (which is equal to $4
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may have to pay an 'Additional Household Fee' if they are permitted to purchase additional geographic areas that cause their territory to exceed 100,000 single-family households. This fee is calculated by multiplying the number of single-family households exceeding the 100,000 limit by $0.25. For example, if a territory consists of 120,000 single-family households, the Additional Household Fee would be $5,000 (20,000 x $0.25), resulting in a total initial franchise fee of $54,500 (the standard $49,500 plus the $5,000 Additional Household Fee). Bumble Roofing does not anticipate granting territories that exceed 149,999 single-family households.
This Additional Household Fee is non-refundable once paid. This means that if a prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee is considering a larger territory, they need to factor in this additional cost and ensure they are comfortable with the investment, as it will not be returned under any circumstances. It is important to note that the standard initial franchise fee of $49,500 applies to territories with less than 100,000 single-family households.
It is also worth noting that Bumble Roofing offers various discounts, such as the VetFran discount for honorably discharged veterans, and discounts for employees of existing franchisees. However, the VetFran discount is the only discount that can be combined with any other discounts. These discounts could potentially offset the Additional Household Fee, depending on eligibility and the size of the territory. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the discount programs and their eligibility requirements to determine the most cost-effective approach to securing their desired territory size.