Are the fees paid to Bumble Roofing refundable, and under what conditions?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
inesses and our estimate. All fees imposed by us are non-refundable unless otherwise noted. Fees and expenses paid to vendors or other third parties may or may not be refundable depending on the arrangements you make with them. The above chart reflects the estimated costs for a single territory.
- (2) Initial Franchise Fee. For start-up franchises, the above chart assumes you did not qualify for any discounts and paid the standard Initial Franchise Fee.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, fees paid directly to Bumble Roofing are generally non-refundable. Specifically, the initial franchise fee of $49,500, which is due upon signing the Franchise Agreement, is generally non-refundable once paid. However, the FDD notes that in limited circumstances, Bumble Roofing may offer to finance up to 80% of the initial franchise fee.
Fees and expenses paid to third-party vendors may or may not be refundable, depending on the specific arrangements made with those vendors. This means that while Bumble Roofing's fees have limited refund options, franchisees might have different refund possibilities with other service providers involved in setting up the franchise.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the terms and conditions of all agreements, especially those with third-party vendors, to understand the refund policies. It is also advisable to discuss the 'limited circumstances' under which Bumble Roofing might consider a refund of the initial franchise fee to fully understand the potential financial risks and obligations before signing the Franchise Agreement.