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Has Empower Brands, the ultimate parent of Bumble Roofing, offered franchises in any line of business?

Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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Empower Brands is the parent company to the following franchisors, including us: Archadeck Franchisor, LLC ("Archadeck"), Canopy Franchise Corporation ("Canopy"), Conserva Irrigation Franchisor, LLC ("Conserva"), FRSTeam, LLC ("FRSTeam"), Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. ("JPI"), Jan-Pro Enterprises, LLC ("JPE"), Koala Insulation Franchisor, LLC ("Koala"), Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchisor, LLC ("OLP"), Superior Fence & Rail Franchisor, LLC ("Superior Fence"), and Wallaby Windows Franchisor, LLC ("Wallaby"). Archadeck, Canopy, Conserva, OLP, Koala, Superior Fence, and Wallaby have the same principal business address as us. FRSTeam, JPI, and JPE, each have a principal address of 2520 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 375, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009.

Archadeck is the franchisor of the ARCHADECK franchise system. ARCHADECK® franchises are businesses offering certain construction sales and services of outdoor living spaces and environments. In September 2021, Archadeck became affiliated with Empower Brands through an acquisition. Archadeck, through its predecessor, Archadeck Franchising Corporation ("AD Corp.") had offered ARCHADECK businesses since June 1980. As of September 30, 2024, there were 105 ARCHADECK franchises (103 located throughout the United States, and 2 located in Canada). Archadeck has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and has not offered franchises in any other line of business other than described above.

Canopy is the franchisor of the Canopy franchise system. Canopy franchises are businesses offering environmentally responsible, subscription-based, tech-enabled turf care services, including lawn applications such as turf fertilization, and weed control and prevention. In June 2023, Empower Brands became a majority equity owner in Canopy. As of September 30, 2024, there were 37 franchised Canopy outlets.

Conserva is the franchisor of the CONSERVA IRRIGATION® franchise system in the U.S. CONSERVA IRRIGATION® franchises are businesses offering repair, maintenance, service, design and construction of irrigation systems for residential and commercial customers with an emphasis on water conservation. In September 2021, Conserva became affiliated with Empower Brands through an acquisition. Outdoor Living Brands, Inc. began offering royalty-free pilot licenses for CONSERVA IRRIGATION® businesses in April 2014. All pilot licensees were offered the opportunity to enter into franchise agreements with Conserva's predecessor Conserva Irrigation Franchising, LLC ("CI LLC") during 2017. As of September 30, 2024, there were 202 CONSERVA IRRIGATION® franchises located throughout the United States. Conserva has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and has not offered franchises in any other line of business other than described above.

FRSTeam franchises businesses that provide specialty and emergency dry cleaning and laundry services for clothing and fabrics following a residential or commercial disaster, including damage due to smoke, fire, water and mold. As an option, Franchisees may also provide electronics restoration services following similar disasters. In June 2020, FRSTeam became affiliated with Empower Brands through an acquisition. FRSTeam. FRSTeam was incorporated as a California corporation on September 30, 2005, under the name "FRSTeam Corp." FRSTeam was converted to a California limited liability company under the name "FRSTeam, LLC" on August 20, 2020. FRSTeam has offered FRSTeam franchises since March 2006. As of September 30, 2024, there were 36 franchised FRSTeam outlets in the United States. FRSTeam

has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate and has not offered franchises in any other line of business.

JPI sells "Jan-Pro" regional developer franchises that sell and support unit franchises that operate commercial cleaning businesses. JPI is a Massachusetts corporation incorporated on April 6, 1995. JPI has offered Jan-Pro commercial cleaning regional developer franchises since 1995. As of September 30, 2024, there were 107 operating regional developer franchises in the United States. JPI has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and has not offered franchises in any other line of business.

JPE sells and supports JAN-PRO Franchise Development country master franchises and regional franchise development franchises that sell franchises and provide support services under the JAN-PRO Cleaning & DisinfectingTM brand for the operation of janitorial and building maintenance service franchises outside of the United States. JPE, was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on February 15, 2005. JPE has offered Jan-Pro franchises outside of the United States since February 2005. As of September 30, 2024, there were seven country or international regional developer franchises operating outside of the United States. JPE has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and has not offered franchises in any other line of business.

Koala is the U.S. franchisor of the KOALA INSULATION® franchise system. Koala franchises are businesses currently specializing in providing insulation evaluation, installation, and certain energy efficiency / indoor air improvements to residential and commercial customers. In April 2023, Koala became affiliated with Empower Brands through an acquisition. Koala, through its predecessor Koala Franchise, LLC ("Koala LLC"), offered KOALA INSULATION franchises from January 2, 2020 to April 2023. As of September 30, 2024, there were 395 Koala franchises located throughout the U.S., and 1 franchise located in Canada. Koala has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate and has not offered franchises in any line of business other than described above.

OLP is the U.S. franchisor of the OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES® franchise system. OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES franchises are businesses specializing in providing outdoor lighting design, automated lighting control equipment, holiday lighting design, installation services, and sales to residential and commercial customers. In September 2021, OLP became affiliated with Empower Brands through an acquisition. OLP, through its predecessor Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchising, Inc. ("OLPFI"), offered OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES since March 2005. As of September 30, 2024, there were 137 OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVE franchises, including 135 located throughout the U.S., and 2 franchisees located in Canada.

Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENT, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–13)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Bumble Roofing FDD, Empower Brands is the parent company to several franchisors, indicating that it has offered franchises in various lines of business. Specifically, Empower Brands is the parent company to Archadeck, Canopy, Conserva Irrigation, FRSTeam, Jan-Pro Franchising International, Jan-Pro Enterprises, Koala Insulation, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Superior Fence & Rail, and Wallaby Windows.

Each of these brands operates in different sectors. Archadeck franchises offer construction sales and services for outdoor living spaces. Canopy franchises provide environmentally responsible turf care services. Conserva Irrigation franchises focus on irrigation system repair, maintenance, and design with an emphasis on water conservation. Koala Insulation franchises specialize in insulation evaluation, installation, and energy efficiency improvements. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchises provide outdoor lighting design and installation services. Superior Fence & Rail franchises sell and install fencing. Wallaby Windows franchises specialize in window installation, replacement, and repair.

The Bumble Roofing FDD indicates that these affiliations occurred through acquisitions and equity ownership. For example, Archadeck and Conserva Irrigation became affiliated with Empower Brands in September 2021 through acquisitions. Koala Insulation became affiliated in April 2023 through an acquisition, and Empower Brands became a majority equity owner in Canopy in June 2023. This demonstrates Empower Brands' strategy of expanding its franchise portfolio across diverse service sectors through strategic acquisitions and investments.

For a prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee, this affiliation with Empower Brands offers both potential benefits and considerations. The franchisee may benefit from the shared resources, expertise, and support network that Empower Brands provides to its portfolio of franchise systems. However, it is important for the franchisee to understand the specific services and support that Empower Brands offers to Bumble Roofing franchisees and how these services may impact the operation and growth of their franchise.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.