Is Bumper Man the only approved supplier for trademarked and logo items?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are currently the only approved supplier for the trademarked and logo items used in the operation of the Bumper Business, including uniforms, advertising, promotional and marketing items. We provide to you at no additional cost (except for reimbursement of shipping costs and expenses incurred by us) your initial supply of such uniforms, advertising, promotional and marketing items. You may (and we recommend but do not require you to) purchase supplemental advertising, promotional and marketing items, some of which you will purchase from us at our cost. In addition, you may, at your option purchase apparel and other Bumper Man branded merchandise from us at our cost. We control the purchase of these items to assure protection of our trademarks, trade secret rights and for quality control and uniformity of products and services within the Bumper Man system.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man is currently the only approved supplier for trademarked and logo items. These items include uniforms, advertising, promotional, and marketing materials. The initial supply of these items is provided to the franchisee at no additional cost, except for shipping expenses.
Prospective franchisees should note that while Bumper Man provides the initial supply, franchisees may purchase supplemental advertising, promotional, and marketing items. Some of these supplemental items are purchased from Bumper Man at cost. Franchisees also have the option to purchase apparel and other Bumper Man branded merchandise from Bumper Man at cost.
Bumper Man maintains control over the purchase of these trademarked and logo items to protect its trademarks and trade secret rights, and to ensure quality control and uniformity within the Bumper Man system. This means franchisees are restricted to purchasing these specific items directly from Bumper Man, ensuring brand consistency but limiting their choice of suppliers for these goods.