What is a Bumble Roofing franchisee responsible for regarding applicable laws and regulations?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
There are specific regulations pertaining to this industry and you must comply with all local, state and federal codes and regulations and all Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and other environmental regulations pertaining to the Roofing Business. You may be required by local and state authorities to obtain certain permits, registrations, certifications or licenses to operate a Roofing Business. You should consult with local agencies and/or your attorney. You must obtain any required licenses and permits, and ensure that your employees and others providing services associated with the Roofing Business to customers have all required licenses and permits, relating to the operation of your Roofing Business. In the event we are required to sit on your board in order for you to obtain the requisite permits, registrations or licenses due to state laws that require an entity to have a certain amount of related experience to obtain the applicable permits, registrations, or licenses, we will not acquire any ownership or voting rights on the board. However, as a condition to sitting on your board, we will require you to use a third-party professional services organization that will be responsible for handling your payroll and to assist you with your obligations to comply with various state employment law. Once you obtain your own permits, registrations, and licenses, we will resign from your board. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that you maintain a copy of a Material Safety Data Sheets in each truck you operate. These sheets provide the basic information to protect the safety and health of you and your employees. The failure to maintain the proper licensing and permits is a material breach of the Franchise Agreement. You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations. You should research these requirements before you invest.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENT, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the roofing business. This includes adhering to local, state, and federal codes and regulations, as well as all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other environmental regulations. Franchisees must also obtain all required permits, registrations, certifications, or licenses to operate their Bumble Roofing business, ensuring that their employees and service providers also have the necessary credentials. Failing to maintain proper licensing and permits constitutes a material breach of the Franchise Agreement.
Bumble Roofing franchisees may be required by local and state authorities to obtain specific permits, registrations, certifications, or licenses to operate their roofing business. The FDD advises consulting with local agencies and/or an attorney to ensure compliance. In certain situations, Bumble Roofing may be required to have a representative sit on the franchisee's board to facilitate obtaining the necessary permits, registrations, or licenses, particularly if state laws mandate a certain level of related experience. In such cases, Bumble Roofing will not acquire any ownership or voting rights but will require the franchisee to use a third-party professional services organization to manage payroll and assist with state employment law compliance. Once the franchisee obtains their own permits, registrations, and licenses, Bumble Roofing will resign from the board.
The document also specifies that the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires franchisees to keep Material Safety Data Sheets in each truck they operate. These sheets provide essential safety and health information for the franchisee and their employees. The FDD emphasizes that franchisees should research these requirements before investing in a Bumble Roofing franchise to ensure they can meet all legal and regulatory obligations.
In summary, a prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee needs to be aware of the significant responsibility they bear for understanding and adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, complying with environmental and safety regulations, and maintaining required documentation. The FDD strongly advises conducting thorough research and seeking legal counsel to ensure full compliance before investing in the franchise.