What specifications must a Bumble Roofing franchisee's service trucks meet?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must lease or buy service trucks that are large and durable enough to accommodate our standard complement of equipment, tools and accessories. While we currently specify the options of make(s) and model(s) of truck you must acquire or lease, we do not specify the source from which you must acquire or lease it provided it meets our specifications. Your truck(s) must be in good working condition and be outfitted with our trade dress so that they will look the same as other franchisees' trucks when emblazoned with the BUMBLE ROOFING® name, logo and decorations. As your Roofing Business grows, you may require additional trucks.
The vehicle graphics package, ladder, roofing samples, and various tools and equipment are Required Items that you must currently purchase from us.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 27–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must lease or buy service trucks that are large and durable enough to accommodate the standard equipment, tools, and accessories required for the business. While Bumble Roofing specifies the make and model options for the trucks, franchisees are not restricted to a specific source for acquiring or leasing them, provided the trucks meet Bumble Roofing's specifications.
The trucks must be in good working condition and display Bumble Roofing's trade dress, including the brand name, logo, and decorations, to ensure uniformity across all franchisee vehicles. As the Bumble Roofing business expands, franchisees may need to acquire additional trucks to meet service demands.
It is important to note that the vehicle graphics package, along with other items like ladders and roofing samples, are considered Required Items and must be purchased directly from Bumble Roofing. The FDD also mentions that Bumble Roofing may establish approved suppliers and specifications and standards that franchisees must follow, with details outlined in the Operations Manual.