Is participation in the Bumble Roofing National Accounts Program mandatory for franchisees?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Accounts Program | Then-current fee, currently between 3% to 6% of Gross Revenue generated from the National Accounts Program, depending upon the national account customer | As determined by us | You must participate in any national accounts program we designate, and pay us any then-current fees associated with such program. As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, we are currently establishing our national accounts program. As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, we anticipate that you will be required to pay us a fee equal ranging from 3% to 6% of Gross Revenues for any national account customer serviced (in addition to the Royalty Fee). All fees related to the national accounts program are determined by us. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, participation in the National Accounts Program is mandatory for franchisees. The FDD states that franchisees "must participate in any national accounts program we designate." This means that if Bumble Roofing establishes a National Accounts Program, all franchisees are required to take part in it.
Franchisees will also be required to pay a fee for participation in the National Accounts Program. As of the issuance date of the FDD, Bumble Roofing anticipates this fee will range from 3% to 6% of Gross Revenues for any national account customer serviced. This fee is in addition to the standard royalty fee paid by the franchisee. The franchisor retains the right to determine all fees related to the National Accounts Program.
For a prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee, this mandatory participation means they must factor in this additional fee when projecting revenue and expenses. It also means they will be required to service national accounts if Bumble Roofing designates them, regardless of whether they believe it is beneficial for their specific franchise location. Given that the National Accounts Program was still being established as of the FDD's issuance date, prospective franchisees should seek clarification from Bumble Roofing regarding the program's specifics, including the types of national accounts involved and the support provided to franchisees servicing these accounts.