Under what conditions can Bumble Roofing unilaterally modify its standards and specifications in the manual?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
material breach of this Agreement. Franchisor reserves the right to provide the Manual and updates to the Manual in electronic form or other form determined by Franchisor. Franchisor shall have the right to modify the Manual from time to time to reflect changes in authorized Products and Services, business image or the operation of the Business. Some of the revisions to the Manual may include changes with respect to: (i) sales and marketing strategies; (ii) equipment and supplies; (iii) accounting and reporting systems and forms; (iv) insurance requirements; (v) operating procedures; (vi) required technology; (vii) Services; and (viii) Products.
- (i) Franchisee covenants to accept, implement and adopt any such modifications at its own cost, except as provided in Section 8.5 of this Agreement. Franchisee shall keep its Manual with replacement pages and insertions as instructed by Franchisor.
- (ii) Franchisee hereby acknowledges that the Manual is loaned to Franchisee and shall at all times remain the sole and exclusive property of Franchisor, and upon termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, Franchisee shall forthwith return the Manual together with all copies of any portion of the Manual which Franchisee may have made, to Franchisor.
- (f) Providing Franchisee with the arts graphics package suitable for letterhead, business cards and other start-up materials which will be purchased at Franchisee's expense.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumble Roofing retains the right to modify its operating manual from time to time. These modifications can reflect changes in authorized products and services, the business image, or the overall operation of the business. This means that as a franchisee, you must stay updated with these changes and adapt your business practices accordingly.
The types of revisions that Bumble Roofing may make include changes to sales and marketing strategies, equipment and supplies, accounting and reporting systems and forms, insurance requirements, operating procedures, required technology, services, and products. As a franchisee, you are obligated to accept, implement, and adopt these modifications at your own cost.
Bumble Roofing states that the specifications, standards, and operating procedures outlined in the manual are designed to protect Bumble Roofing's interests in its system and marks, and to ensure a consistent customer experience. Franchisees must operate their businesses strictly in accordance with the required specifications and standards identified in the manual, and failure to do so constitutes a material breach of the Franchise Agreement.