Does Bumble Roofing or its affiliates collect rebates from third-party suppliers based on franchisee purchases of required items?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.4 Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and its Affiliates have the right to collect rebates and other consideration from third party designated and approved suppliers as a result of Franchisee's purchases of Required Items, and that Franchisor and its Affiliates shall be entitled to keep for their own use and account such rebates and consideration. Franchisee further acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and its Affiliates may also derive revenue or other consideration from Franchisee's purchases of Required Items from Franchisor or its Affiliates.
- 9.5 The names and addresses of Franchisor's designated and approved suppliers shall be maintained in the Manual. Franchisor has the right to approve all Required Items used in connection with Franchisee's Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumble Roofing and its affiliates have the right to collect rebates and other forms of consideration from approved third-party suppliers based on a franchisee's purchases of required items. Bumble Roofing and its affiliates are entitled to retain these rebates and considerations for their own use.
In addition to rebates from third-party suppliers, Bumble Roofing and its affiliates may also derive revenue or other consideration directly from a franchisee's purchases of required items from them. This means that Bumble Roofing can profit both from the sale of required items to franchisees and from rebates received from the suppliers of those items.
The names and addresses of Bumble Roofing's approved suppliers are maintained in the Manual. Bumble Roofing retains the right to approve all required items used in connection with a franchisee's business. This ensures that Bumble Roofing maintains control over the quality and sourcing of products used within the franchise system, while also allowing them to benefit financially from franchisee purchases.