What vehicles are currently approved for a Bumble Roofing franchise?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Equipment and Vehicles. We do not require that you purchase a vehicle if you already own a suitable one in good condition that meets our then-current standards and specifications and can be dedicated to the Roofing Business, however, you will be required to purchase the vehicle graphics and equipment package from us or our affiliates. If you do not already own a suitable vehicle, you must either lease or purchase one. The above estimates assume that you will lease or purchase a vehicle that meets our then-current standards and specifications, in addition to the required vehicle graphics and equipment to operate a single Franchise in a single territory. The high figure assumes you fund the entire purchase with cash at the highest end of the price range. The low figure assumes you finance with a 20% down payment as described below. As noted in Item 8 certain proprietary products, including vehicle wraps and graphics, certain services, equipment or tools required or developed in the future may be supplied solely by us. These estimates are based on a 20% down payment, with the remainder financed over a 60-month term, at an interest rate of 9% plus three months of payments. Your down payment, term and interest may vary. You must obtain the required initial equipment prior to commencing operations. The required initial equipment consists of one approved vehicle (currently Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, or Ford F150) plus certain basic tools and equipment including but not limited to a ladder, roofing samples, pressure washer, drone, and ladder rack. If paid in full, your total required equipment cost will range from $46,423 to $79,434. Below, we have shown the total investment to make you aware of the overall costs. These numbers were calculated by using a range of $30,000 to $50,000 for the Ford Truck, plus $5,000 for the required graphics package, and up to $7,000 for various tools and equipment; the high amount includes an additional 12% buffer to account for extra expenses or inflation.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must have an approved vehicle to operate their business. If a franchisee already owns a suitable vehicle that meets Bumble Roofing's standards, they are not required to purchase a new one, but they must purchase the vehicle graphics and equipment package.
The FDD specifies that if a franchisee needs to acquire a vehicle, they must either lease or purchase one that meets Bumble Roofing's standards. The initial investment table includes an estimated cost for equipment and vehicles ranging from $11,598 to $79,434. This estimate assumes the franchisee will lease or purchase a vehicle, along with the required vehicle graphics and equipment, to operate in a single territory.
Currently, the approved vehicles are the Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, or Ford F150. The FDD also mentions that the vehicles must have a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking system, with a monthly cost of approximately $30.00 to $35.00 per vehicle. The cost for the Ford truck is estimated to be between $30,000 and $50,000, plus $5,000 for the required graphics package, and up to $7,000 for various tools and equipment.