Is a Bumble Roofing franchisee required to use designated bookkeeping services?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(i.e., spouse or child).
- (7) You are required to exclusively use Bookkeeping Services that we designate. The Bookkeeping Services Fee is a monthly fee that is currently charged at $350 per month. The Bookkeeping Services fee covers up to 5 hours of bookkeeping assistance per month; however, if you require more than 5 hours of bookkeeping assistance per month, we will charge you our then-current hourly fee for additional assistance. We may increase the Bookkeeping Servic
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use bookkeeping services that the company designates. The fee for these bookkeeping services is currently $350 per month, which covers up to 5 hours of assistance. If a franchisee requires more than 5 hours of bookkeeping support, they will be charged Bumble Roofing's hourly rate for the additional time.
This requirement ensures that all Bumble Roofing franchisees maintain consistent and accurate financial records, which can help with financial reporting and compliance. It also allows Bumble Roofing to monitor the financial performance of its franchisees and provide support when needed.
However, the FDD also states that Bumble Roofing may increase the Bookkeeping Services Fee upon notice. This means that franchisees should be prepared for potential increases in this monthly fee, which could impact their overall operating costs. The FDD also specifies that the hourly rate for additional bookkeeping assistance may also increase. Franchisees should factor in these potential cost increases when evaluating the financial viability of a Bumble Roofing franchise.
Additionally, the FDD mentions a QuickBooks Online fee of $74.50 per month, paid to Bumble Roofing, which may also increase based on any increases imposed by the third-party vendor. This is separate from the Bookkeeping Services Fee. Franchisees should clarify with Bumble Roofing what services are included in the Bookkeeping Services Fee and what is covered by the QuickBooks Online fee to fully understand their bookkeeping obligations and costs.