Where can I find the confidentiality and non-competition obligations for Bumble Roofing's Designated Business Manager?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If we believe you lack sufficient business experience, you must designate a Designated Business Manager to act as the operating manager for your Roofing Business. We must approve the selection of the Designated Business Manager before signing the Franchise Agreement. The Designated Business Manager must attend and successfully complete the initial training program, and must abide by the obligations in the Franchise Agreement and the Operating Manual. The Designated Business Manager must agree to the same confidentiality and non-competition obligations that you are required to abide by (see Attachment A to the Franchise Agreement).
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Designated Business Manager must agree to the same confidentiality and non-competition obligations as the franchisee. Item 15 states that if Bumble Roofing believes the franchisee lacks sufficient business experience, they must designate a Designated Business Manager to act as the operating manager for the Roofing Business. Bumble Roofing must approve the selection of the Designated Business Manager before the Franchise Agreement is signed.
The Designated Business Manager must attend and successfully complete the initial training program and abide by the obligations in the Franchise Agreement and the Operating Manual. The confidentiality and non-competition obligations that the Designated Business Manager must agree to are found in Attachment A to the Franchise Agreement.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Attachment A to fully understand the scope and terms of these obligations for both themselves and their Designated Business Manager. Understanding these obligations is crucial, as they can significantly impact the operation of the franchise and the future activities of the Designated Business Manager.