After termination, expiration, transfer, sale, or assignment of the Bumble Roofing agreement, what is the duration of the non-compete period for Franchisee, guarantors, the Designated Business Manager, and Franchisee's owners?

According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the initial term, or any interim period, or after the transfer, sale, or assignment of the agreement, the franchisee, any guarantors, the Designated Business Manager, and the franchisee's owners are subject to a non-compete agreement. This agreement restricts them from having any direct or indirect interest in a competing business for a period of two years.

The non-compete restrictions apply to any business (1) in the Territory or any other franchisee's territory, (2) within 10 miles of the Territory or any other franchisee's territory, or (3) within 10 miles of any Bumble Roofing Franchisor or Affiliate owned Roofing Business. This means that for two years after leaving the Bumble Roofing system, a franchisee and related parties cannot be involved in a similar business within a defined geographical area that includes their former territory, other franchisees' territories, and areas near corporate-owned businesses.

It's important to note that if any person restricted by this non-compete refuses to comply voluntarily, the two-year period begins only upon the entry of a court or arbitrator's order enforcing the non-compete agreement. This clause provides some clarity on when the non-compete clock starts ticking, especially in cases where legal action is necessary to enforce the restriction. Bumble Roofing franchise agreements often include non-compete clauses to protect their market and brand. These clauses are generally enforceable but must be reasonable in scope and duration to be upheld in court.