Can the Certified Technician Addendum or the rights thereunder be assigned or transferred by a Bumper Man franchisee or Certified Technician?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7. NO TRANSFER. The rights and duties created by this Addendum are personal to Certified Technician, and Franchisor has granted rights under this Addendum in reliance upon the business skill, financial capacity and personal character of Certified Technician. Accordingly, no Transfer of this Addendum or the rights granted to Certified Technician is permitted or authorized.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Certified Technician Addendum and the rights granted to the Certified Technician are not transferable. The FDD specifies that these rights are personal to the Certified Technician, and Bumper Man grants these rights based on the technician's business skills, financial capacity, and personal character.
This restriction means that a Certified Technician cannot sell, assign, or otherwise transfer their rights under the Addendum to another party. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors want to ensure that anyone operating under their brand meets their standards and has been properly vetted.
For a prospective Bumper Man franchisee, this means that if they are considering bringing on a Certified Technician, they need to be aware that the relationship is tied to that specific technician. If that technician leaves, the franchisee cannot simply transfer the Addendum to a new technician without Bumper Man's approval and a new agreement. This ensures Bumper Man maintains control over who is providing services under their brand and protects the integrity of the franchise system.