Does Bumper Man approve or disapprove of franchisee advertising materials?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (6) Approve or disapprove of any advertising, marketing or promotional materials and programs you propose. (Franchise Agreement – Section 8(a)). For additional information, see this Item 11, "Advertising."
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man retains the right to approve or disapprove any advertising, marketing, or promotional materials and programs that a franchisee proposes.
This means that while franchisees are encouraged to engage in local marketing efforts, they cannot independently create and deploy advertising campaigns without the franchisor's explicit consent. Franchisees can request promotional materials from Bumper Man for their local marketing, but this is at the franchisee's own cost and expense.
This approval process allows Bumper Man to maintain brand consistency and ensure that all advertising aligns with their overall marketing strategy. It also protects the brand from potentially misleading or damaging advertising created by individual franchisees. Franchisees should factor in the time and potential costs associated with obtaining approval for their marketing initiatives.