What constitutes a crime involving moral turpitude for a Bumble Roofing franchisee?

According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee or any owner of greater than 20% of the franchisee entity or operator being charged or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude can have significant consequences. Specifically, this can lead to a default under the franchise agreement.

This clause in the Bumble Roofing franchise agreement protects the brand's reputation and goodwill. Crimes involving moral turpitude are generally considered offenses that demonstrate a high level of depravity or moral turpitude. While the FDD does not define which specific crimes fall under this category, it grants Bumble Roofing the discretion to determine if a crime is "reasonably likely...to materially and unfavorably affect the System, Marks, goodwill or reputation thereof."

For a prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee, this means that their personal conduct and the conduct of their business partners holding significant ownership stakes are subject to scrutiny. Any criminal charges or convictions, particularly those involving dishonesty, fraud, or moral failings, could jeopardize their franchise agreement. It is important to maintain a clean criminal record and ensure that all partners do as well to avoid potential issues with Bumble Roofing. Franchisees should seek legal counsel if they have concerns about past or potential charges.