Can a Bumble Roofing franchisee relocate their territory without permission?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not relocate your Territory or establish additional Roofing Businesses without our prior written consent, which we may withhold in our sole discretion. Such requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, including consideration of whether you are currently in compliance with your Franchise Agreement, territory availability, and other fact-specific considerations.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot relocate their territory or establish additional Bumble Roofing businesses without prior written consent from the franchisor. This consent can be withheld at Bumble Roofing's sole discretion.
Bumble Roofing evaluates such requests on a case-by-case basis. The evaluation includes factors such as the franchisee's current compliance with the Franchise Agreement, territory availability, and other specific considerations. This means that even if a franchisee is in good standing, Bumble Roofing can still deny a relocation request if it does not align with their strategic objectives or if the desired new territory is unavailable.
This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors typically want to maintain control over territory distribution to optimize market coverage and minimize conflicts between franchisees. A prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee should carefully consider the initial territory offered and its potential for long-term growth, as relocation may not be an option. It would be prudent to discuss territory relocation policies in detail with the franchisor during the due diligence process to fully understand the conditions under which a relocation might be considered.