Who is required to attend and successfully complete all initial training programs for a Bumble Roofing franchise?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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8.6 Franchisor may require Franchisee's compliance with the provisions of this Section 8 even if it does not require such compliance by all franchisees.
8.7 Franchisee must nominate a Designated Business Manager having required experience who shall have direct responsibility for all operations of the Business. If Franchisee desires to change the Designated Business Manager, Franchisee must demonstrate to Franchisor's satisfaction that any replacement Designated Business Manager is trained and qualified to be responsible for all aspects of the Business.
8.8 Franchisee shall become a member of such trade associations or organizations which in the reasonable opinion of Franchisor are useful in the operation of the Business. Franchisee shall have the option to become a member of all benefit programs which are offered from time to time by Franchisor to all of its Franchisees.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee must nominate a Designated Business Manager who will have direct responsibility for all operations of the business. If the franchisee desires to change the Designated Business Manager, the franchisee must demonstrate to Bumble Roofing's satisfaction that any replacement Designated Business Manager is trained and qualified to be responsible for all aspects of the Business.
While the FDD excerpt specifies the need for a Designated Business Manager to be properly trained, it does not explicitly state who is required to attend and successfully complete the initial training program. The document mentions that the initial training program shall be in California, at the Franchisor's facilities in Virginia, or another location designated by Franchisor. The training may include a discussion of the System, techniques, procedures, installation and methods of operation, advertising, sales techniques, promotional ideas, marketing plans, customer relations, information technology systems, instructions on quality standards, administrative practices and procedures, safety practices, and accounting practices, and practical experience in the operation of a Roofing Business.
Therefore, it remains unclear whether the franchisee themselves, the Designated Business Manager, or other employees are required to attend the initial training programs. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Bumble Roofing who is required to attend and successfully complete the initial training programs to ensure they meet the franchisor's requirements.