Is there a limit on what a Bumble Roofing franchisee can spend on Opening Advertising?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (4) Opening Advertising includes amounts spent specifically marketing in your Territory.
These funds must be spent on advertising which we approve.
There is no limit on what you can spend on advertising.
You must use the marketing materials we provide to you in camera ready form.
If you wish to develop your own advertising materials, you must have them approved by us before you use them.
You may not use any advertising or marketing materials, including press releases, unless they have been approved in advance in writing by us, which approval may be withheld in our discretion.
We will respond to your request for approval within 14 business days.
If for some reason, we are not able to respond within 14 business days, the materials are deemed disapproved.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no limit to what a franchisee can spend on opening advertising. However, Bumble Roofing requires a minimum spend of $20,000 on opening advertising over the six-month period, commencing the month prior to opening and continuing for the five months after opening. These funds must be spent on advertising that Bumble Roofing approves.
Bumble Roofing requires franchisees to use the marketing materials they provide in camera-ready form. If a franchisee wants to develop their own advertising materials, Bumble Roofing must approve them before use. Franchisees cannot use any advertising or marketing materials, including press releases, unless Bumble Roofing has approved them in writing. Bumble Roofing will respond to requests for approval within 14 business days; if they do not respond within that time, the materials are deemed disapproved.
This policy gives Bumble Roofing significant control over how franchisees market their new businesses. While there's no upper limit on spending, the approval process ensures that all advertising aligns with the Bumble Roofing brand standards. Prospective franchisees should factor in the time required for advertising approval when planning their marketing campaigns and understand that non-approved materials cannot be used.