How does Bumble Roofing designate the franchisee's territory?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4.5 Under this Agreement, a "Territory" consists of a "Household Limit" of 100,000 singlefamily households in a designated geographical location.
Franchisor will use the most recent population information available in the U.S.
Census Data, or other population statistical sources of Franchisor's choosing to determine single-family household counts and densities.
Franchisor reserves the right to
change, modify, or delete the Household Limit in its sole discretion. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that once the Territory has been established, it will not be changed regardless of any increase or decrease of the single-family households in the Territory.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's territory consists of a "Household Limit" of 100,000 single-family households in a specific geographical location. Bumble Roofing uses the most recent population information available in the U.S. Census Data, or other population statistical sources of its choosing, to determine single-family household counts and densities. This territory designation is documented in Attachment A of the Franchise Agreement.
Bumble Roofing retains the right to change, modify, or delete the Household Limit at its discretion. However, once the territory has been established, it will not be changed, regardless of any increase or decrease in the number of single-family households within that territory. This means that even if the population grows significantly, the franchisee's territory size remains fixed, which could limit potential growth. Conversely, if the population declines, the franchisee is not compensated with a larger territory.
It is important to note that the franchise granted is non-exclusive. Bumble Roofing retains the right to operate or license others to operate Roofing Businesses outside the franchisee's territory, regardless of proximity. They can also use other trademarks or service marks, offer services or products through alternative channels of distribution (like wholesalers or e-commerce), and use websites with domain names similar to "Bumble Roofing." These stipulations mean that franchisees may face competition from Bumble Roofing itself or other franchisees/channels, even within or near their designated territory.
Furthermore, Bumble Roofing reserves the right to assign specific jobs to other franchisees, complete the job itself, or hire a third-party specialist if they determine the franchisee is unable or unwilling to handle a particular job. This could impact a franchisee's revenue and control over their business operations. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and discuss territory specifics with Bumble Roofing before signing the Franchise Agreement.