What is the section number in the Bumble Roofing Franchise Agreement that details the length of the franchise term?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement or Other Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | Section 14 of Franchise Agreement | No involvement in Competitive Business. A "Competitive Business" is any business offering and selling roofing installation, maintenance, and repairs, and related products and services, for residential and commercial customers. |
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Sections 14, 17 of Franchise Agreement | Franchise Agreement: No Competitive Business for 2 years (i) in the Territory or any other Franchisee's Territory; (ii) 10 miles of the Territory or any other Franchisee's Territory or (iii) 10 miles of any of our or our affiliate owned Roofing Business. |
| S. | Modification of the agreement | Sections 2.3, 7.3 & 20.11 of Franchise Agreement | Franchise Agreement: No modifications of Franchise Agreement during term unless mutually agreed upon in writing, but Operating Manual subject to change. Modifications permitted on renewal. |
| t. | Integration/merger clause | Section 20.5 of Franchise Agreement | Only the terms of the franchise agreement are binding (subject to state law). Any representations or promises outside of the disclosure document, franchise agreement may not be enforceable. |
| u. | Dispute resolution by arbitration or mediation | Section 19 of Franchise Agreement | Except for certain claims, all disputes must first be submitted to non-binding mediation, and if unsuccessful, then arbitrated in Virginia, subject to state law |
| v. | Choice of forum | Sections 19.1 & 20.1 | Mediation and arbitration must be in Virginia, subject to state law |
| w. | Choice of law | Sections 19.1 & 20.1 of Franchise Agreement | Virginia law applies, subject to state law. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, while there is no explicit mention of a section number detailing the length of the franchise term within the provided excerpts, Item 17 includes a table summarizing various provisions of the Franchise Agreement. This table lists several sections of the Franchise Agreement related to topics such as non-competition covenants, modifications, integration/merger clauses, dispute resolution, choice of forum, and choice of law.
Specifically, the table indicates the section numbers in the Franchise Agreement that address key aspects of the franchise relationship. These include sections dealing with non-competition during and after the franchise term, modifications to the agreement, dispute resolution, and legal considerations like choice of law and forum. However, the table does not contain a specific reference to the section that defines the initial term length.
A prospective Bumble Roofing franchisee should carefully review the full Franchise Agreement to identify the section that specifies the length of the franchise term and understand the conditions for renewal, termination, and transfer as outlined in Item 17. It would be prudent to ask the franchisor directly about the section number pertaining to the franchise term to ensure full clarity before signing the agreement.