Besides the Operating Principal, under what condition can other personnel operate the Bumper Man business?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(b) Other Personnel. Franchisee's Operating Principal is the sole Person authorized to operate the Bumper Business unless otherwise approved by Franchisor in writing. If Franchisor authorizes Franchisee to utilize Personnel (i.e. Operating Principal's spouse, child, parent or as otherwise approved by Franchisor in writing) in the operation of the Bumper Business, then Franchisee will be solely responsible for all employment and personnel decisions involving such Personnel, including without limitation the hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, direction, scheduling, and compensation of such Personnel. Franchisee will ensure that each such Personnel will at all times comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent applicable and the Standards in connection with the performance of the Designated Services and operation of the Bumper Business. Franchisor will not be involved in, or responsible for, training, employment, compensation or any other personnel matters and decisions made by Franchisee, as further described in Section 17(d).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal is typically the only person authorized to operate the Bumper Man business. However, other personnel can be approved to operate the business if Bumper Man provides written authorization. These personnel can include the Operating Principal's spouse, child, or parent, or anyone else Bumper Man approves in writing.
If Bumper Man authorizes the franchisee to utilize other personnel, the franchisee assumes full responsibility for all employment and personnel decisions related to those individuals. This includes hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, scheduling, and compensation. The franchisee must also ensure that these personnel comply with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement and Bumper Man's standards.
Bumper Man will not be involved in or responsible for the training, employment, compensation, or any other personnel matters concerning these individuals. This means the franchisee bears the entire burden of managing and ensuring the performance of any personnel beyond the Operating Principal. This is a common arrangement in franchising, where the franchisee typically acts as the employer for all staff beyond the owner/operator.