After termination or expiration of a Bumble Roofing franchise, for how long does the non-competition covenant apply?
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. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are subject to a non-competition covenant for a period of two years after the termination or expiration of their franchise agreement. This restriction prevents former franchisees from engaging in a Competitive Business, which is defined as any business offering and selling roofing installation, maintenance, and repairs, and related products and services, for residential and commercial customers.
The non-compete applies within a specific geographic area. Specifically, the franchisee cannot operate a Competitive Business (i) in the Territory or any other Franchisee's Territory; (ii) within 10 miles of the Territory or any other Franchisee's Territory or (iii) within 10 miles of any of Bumble Roofing's or its affiliate owned Roofing Business.
This means that after leaving the Bumble Roofing system, a former franchisee must refrain from operating a competing roofing business within their former territory, any other franchisee's territory, or within a 10-mile radius of either. They are also restricted from operating within 10 miles of any Bumble Roofing or affiliate-owned roofing business. This restriction is designed to protect Bumble Roofing's market share and the interests of its existing franchisees. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the implications of this non-compete agreement, especially if they plan to remain in the roofing industry after their franchise term ends.