What is the Bumble Roofing policy on additional training if no courses are scheduled or no space is available?
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. |
| Supplemental or | Additional trainees or replacement trainees may attend any future training courses based on available space and scheduling at no additional cost. If no courses are scheduled, or no space is available, the current Training Fee may be assessed. This fee is currently $5,000 per trainee. For training at your location, our then-current daily fees per trainer will be charged. Currently our fee is $250 per trainer per day plus travel, per diem and lodging expenses as required. | Upon demand. | We provide initial training for up to three individuals at no charge. We require any new Designated Business Manager to complete our training program, and we may charge a fee for such training. If no courses are schedule or space in such courses is unavailable, we may also charge a fee for training for any individuals that we train beyond the two individuals that we train at no charge. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is provided for up to three individuals at no charge. If a franchisee requires supplemental or replacement trainees to attend future training courses, they may do so based on available space and scheduling at no additional cost.
However, if no courses are scheduled or there is no space available in existing courses, Bumble Roofing may assess the current Training Fee. As of the FDD's issuance date, this fee is $5,000 per trainee. For training conducted at the franchisee's location, Bumble Roofing charges its then-current daily fees per trainer, which is currently $250 per trainer per day, in addition to travel, per diem, and lodging expenses.
This policy means that franchisees need to plan their training needs carefully. While initial training for three individuals is covered, any subsequent training may incur significant costs if scheduled courses are unavailable. Franchisees should factor in these potential training expenses when budgeting for their Bumble Roofing franchise.