Where can I find the designated territory for my Bumble Roofing franchise?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
trictions imposed on Franchisee upon expiration of this Agreement shall be deemed to take effect upon termination of the Interim Period.
4. TERRITORY
- 4.1 During the Initial Term and any Interim Period and for so long as Franchisee is in compliance with all of its obligations hereunder, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, including Franchisor's reservation of rights as set forth in Sections 4.2, 4.4 and 4.7, neither Franchisor nor any Affiliate will establish or license another person or entity to establish a Roofing Business using the Marks licensed to Franchisee within the Territory encompassed by the boundaries and with the population base set forth in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, this Agreement does not restrict Franchisor or its Affiliates and does not grant rights to Franchisee to pursue any of Franchisor's or its Affiliates other business concepts other than the Roofing Business.
- 4.2 Franchisee acknowledges that Franchise granted hereunder is non-exclusive and that Franchisor and its Affiliates retain the exclusive right, among others:
- (a) to use, and to license others to use, the Marks and System for the operation of Roofing Businesses at any location other than in the Territory, regardless of proximity to the Territory;
- (b) to use, license or franchise the use of trademarks or service marks other than the Marks, whether in alternative channels of distribution or at any location including the Territory, in association with operations that are the same as, similar to or different than Roofing Business;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific details of a franchisee's designated territory are outlined in Attachment A of the Franchise Agreement. Section 4.1 of the agreement states that as long as the franchisee complies with their obligations, Bumble Roofing will not establish another franchise using the same marks within the territory defined in Attachment A. This attachment, incorporated by reference into the agreement, specifies the boundaries and population base of the territory.
Bumble Roofing defines a standard territory as consisting of a "Household Limit" of 100,000 single-family households within a designated geographical location. The franchisor uses data from the U.S. Census or other statistical sources to determine these household counts and densities. However, Bumble Roofing retains the right to modify this Household Limit at its discretion. Once the territory is established, it will not be changed, regardless of any increases or decreases in the number of single-family households.
It's important to note that the franchise granted is non-exclusive. Bumble Roofing and its affiliates retain the right to use the marks and system for roofing businesses outside the franchisee's territory. They can also use other trademarks in different distribution channels, including within the franchisee's territory. Additionally, Bumble Roofing can market on the internet and use its marks online, with franchisees needing prior written approval to market independently online.