Were Bumble Roofing company-owned outlets limited by territorial boundaries applicable to franchisees?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Although Bumble Roofing of LA operated one company owned outlet, the operation was not limited by the territorial boundaries applicable to BUMBLE ROOFING® franchisees. However, in zip codes where the company owned outlet serviced more than one customer, when aggregated, was equivalent to four territories.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 50–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company-owned outlet in Los Angeles was not restricted by the same territorial boundaries that apply to its franchisees. However, the FDD notes that the company-owned outlet's service area, when measured by the number of customers served across multiple zip codes, was equivalent to four franchise territories.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the operational scope of Bumble Roofing's company-owned outlet relative to franchised territories. While the company outlet wasn't formally limited by franchisee boundaries, its actual customer reach was capped at a level comparable to four territories.
This distinction could impact a franchisee's expectations regarding competition from company-owned operations within or near their territory. Franchisees should seek clarification from Bumble Roofing about the company's strategy for managing company-owned outlets and how it ensures fair market access for franchisees.