Under what circumstances is the Initial Franchise Fee for a Bumble Roofing franchise refundable?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will refund 50% of the Initial Franchise Fee within 30 days after notice of termination by us if you do not receive all applicable licenses and permits to operate your Business within 6 months after the mutual execution of the Franchise Agreement, provided that you have used all commercially reasonable efforts, as we determine in our sole discretion, to secure the applicable licenses and permits. We will notify you in writing if we decide to terminate your franchise and give you a partial refund of the Initial Franchise Fee. In addition, in limited circumstances, we may offer to finance up to 50% of your Initial Franchise Fee. There are no refunds of these fees under any other circumstances.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee of $49,500 is generally non-refundable. However, there is one specific circumstance under which a portion of the fee may be refunded. If a franchisee is unable to obtain all necessary licenses and permits to operate their Bumble Roofing business within 6 months of signing the Franchise Agreement, Bumble Roofing will refund 50% of the initial franchise fee.
This refund is contingent upon the franchisee demonstrating that they have used all commercially reasonable efforts to secure the required licenses and permits. The determination of whether the franchisee's efforts meet this standard is at Bumble Roofing's sole discretion. If Bumble Roofing decides to terminate the franchise agreement due to the lack of licenses and permits, they will provide written notice to the franchisee and issue the partial refund within 30 days of the termination notice.
It is important to note that this is the only circumstance under which a refund of the initial franchise fee is explicitly mentioned. Other fees, such as the Additional Household Fee, and the cost for the vehicle graphics package and equipment (ranging from $12,000 to $18,000) are non-refundable under any circumstances. Prospective Bumble Roofing franchisees should carefully consider the licensing and permitting requirements in their area and their ability to meet those requirements within the specified timeframe.