What actions must a Bumper Man franchisee take when the franchisor makes changes to the Bumper Man system?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (j) System Changes. Franchisee will promptly and fully comply with any changes made to the System by Franchisor, including, but not limited to, changes in operations and appearance of the Bumper Business vehicle (including any change of design and marketing concepts) or purchases of Operating Assets as are required by Franchisor in writing. Franchisee may be required to attend meetings to discuss any System changes. If Franchisor requests that changes be made to the Bumper Business, Franchisor will provide Franchisee with a sample for the changes to be made. Franchisee will retain providers as may be necessary to complete, adapt, modify or substitute the sample plans for the Bumper Business. Costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee in attending meetings to discuss System changes and in implementing such changes will be the responsibility of Franchisee unless otherwise specified by Franchisor in writing. Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's prior written approval of any and all changes in the plans before commencing or implementing such changes.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man FDD, franchisees must promptly and fully comply with any system changes implemented by Bumper Man. These changes may include modifications to the operations and appearance of the Bumper Business vehicle, encompassing design and marketing concepts. Additionally, franchisees may be required to purchase new operating assets as mandated by Bumper Man in writing.
Bumper Man may require franchisees to attend meetings to discuss these system changes. If Bumper Man requests specific changes, they will provide a sample for the franchisee to follow. The franchisee is then responsible for hiring providers to complete, adapt, modify, or substitute the sample plans for their Bumper Business.
Unless otherwise specified by Bumper Man in writing, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs and expenses incurred while attending meetings to discuss system changes and implementing these changes. Before starting or implementing any changes, franchisees must obtain Bumper Man's prior written approval for all modifications to the plans.