What is the Bumble Roofing franchisee required to do if an event occurs that could lead to a claim for damages?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must notify Franchisor in writing within five (5) days of the commencement of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, and of the issuance of any order, injunction, award of decree, by any court, agency, or other governmental instrumentality that may adversely affect the operation or financial condition of Franchisee or the Business.
Franchisee must notify Franchisor immediately of any suspected data breach at or in connection with the Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must take specific actions related to legal and data breach matters. If a Bumble Roofing franchisee faces any action, suit, proceeding, investigation, order, injunction, award, or decree from a court, agency, or governmental body that could negatively impact their operations or finances, they are obligated to notify Bumble Roofing in writing within five days of the event's commencement.
Additionally, the franchisee has a responsibility to inform Bumble Roofing immediately if they suspect any data breach affecting their business. This includes adhering to all laws and regulations concerning privacy and data protection, as well as following any privacy policies or data breach response protocols that Bumble Roofing may establish and update periodically.
These requirements ensure that Bumble Roofing is promptly informed of any legal or data security issues that could affect the franchise or the Bumble Roofing system as a whole. By mandating quick notification, Bumble Roofing can take steps to protect its brand and provide support to the franchisee in managing the situation. Failing to comply with these notification requirements could potentially lead to penalties or other repercussions under the franchise agreement.