Under what circumstances would a Bumble Roofing franchisee be required to pay the Additional Household Fee?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
-by-case basis.
Additional Household Fee. If we permit you to purchase additional geographic areas for a specific Territory so that the Territory exceeds 100,000 single-family households, then you must pay us an additional fee in an amount equal to the single-family households in your Territory in excess of 100,000 multiplied by $0.25 (the "Additional Household Fee"). We do not anticipate granting a single Territory that exceeds 149,999 single-family households. The Additional Household Fee is earned upon receipt and not refundable under any circumstances.
For example, if we permit you to purchase additional geographic areas for your Territory so that the individual Territory consists of a total of 120,000 single-family households, then you must pay us an Additional Household Fee equal to $5,000, for a total Initial Franchise Fee of $54,500 (which is equal to $4
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Additional Household Fee is required if a franchisee's territory exceeds 100,000 single-family households. This fee is calculated by multiplying the number of households exceeding the 100,000 limit by $0.25. Bumble Roofing does not anticipate granting territories exceeding 149,999 single-family households. The Additional Household Fee is earned upon receipt and is not refundable under any circumstances.
For example, if Bumble Roofing permits a franchisee to purchase additional geographic areas, resulting in a territory of 120,000 single-family households, the franchisee must pay an Additional Household Fee of $5,000. This is in addition to the initial franchise fee of $49,500, bringing the total initial franchise fee to $54,500.
This fee structure incentivizes franchisees to carefully consider the size and potential of their territory. While a larger territory offers more potential customers, it also requires a higher initial investment. Prospective franchisees should carefully evaluate the demographics and market conditions of their desired territory to determine the optimal size and avoid unnecessary fees. It is important to note that the Additional Household Fee is non-refundable, so franchisees should be confident in their ability to effectively serve the expanded territory.