Under what circumstances are mediation and arbitration not required for a dispute involving Bumble Roofing?

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Acknowledgment Addendum to the Bumble Roofing Franchise Agreement includes a questionnaire that does not apply to franchisees who intend to operate the franchised business in the State of California. The document states that franchisees should not complete the Questionnaire or respond to any of the questions contained in the Questionnaire if they intend to operate the franchised business in the State of California.

While the excerpt specifies that the questionnaire within the Acknowledgment Addendum does not apply to franchisees operating in California, it does not explicitly state whether mediation and arbitration are required for dispute resolution. The document does not provide details on alternative dispute resolution methods or legal processes applicable to franchisees operating in California or any other specific circumstances where mediation and arbitration might be bypassed.

Prospective Bumble Roofing franchisees should consult the full Franchise Agreement and related exhibits, particularly Exhibit E (State-Specific Addendum), to understand the specific legal requirements and dispute resolution processes applicable in their state. They should also seek clarification from Bumble Roofing regarding the dispute resolution processes applicable to franchisees operating in California, as the Acknowledgment Addendum does not apply to them.