Does the Virginia Retail Franchising Act automatically apply to the Bumble Roofing franchise agreement?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ranchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship. Michigan requires that Bumble Roofing gives you this disclosure document at least 10 business days before the execution of any binding franchise or other agreement or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
If Bumble Roofing does not deliver this disclosure document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580, and the appropriate state agency identified on Exhibit E.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document states that if Bumble Roofing does not deliver the disclosure document on time, or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal and state law may have occurred. Such violations should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the appropriate state agency identified on Exhibit E.
Exhibit E to the Franchise Disclosure Document is a list of state agencies and agents for service. This suggests that Bumble Roofing franchises are subject to state-specific regulations and oversight. However, the document does not explicitly state whether the Virginia Retail Franchising Act automatically applies to the Bumble Roofing franchise agreement.
To determine whether the Virginia Retail Franchising Act applies, prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit E and consult with a legal professional. They should also ask Bumble Roofing directly about the applicability of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act to their franchise agreement, especially if they plan to operate a franchise in Virginia.