Must the Certified Technician Operating Principal for a Bumper Man franchise satisfactorily complete Franchisor's Initial Training program?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (k) "Certified Technician Operating Principal" means a natural person who: (i) owns directly or indirectly at least 51% Equity Interest in Certified Technician and has the authority to direct the day-to-day operations of the Certified Technician; (ii) has satisfactorily completed Franchisor's Initial Training program at Certified Technician's expense; (iii) will thereafter devote full time and best efforts to the operation of the Bumper Business and have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the Bumper Business and supervision of the Personnel; and (iv) serves as a primary point of contact on behalf of the Certified Technician in communications with the Franchisor. If the Certified Technician is an Entity, then the Certified Technician Operating Principal will be identified in the Certified Technician Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Certified Technician is an entity, the Certified Technician Operating Principal must satisfactorily complete the Franchisor's Initial Training program at the Certified Technician's expense.
Specifically, the Certified Technician Operating Principal must meet certain criteria, including owning at least 51% equity interest in the Certified Technician entity and having the authority to manage daily operations. They must also devote full-time efforts to the Bumper Man business and serve as the primary contact with the Franchisor.
This requirement ensures that the individual in charge of the Certified Technician's operations is properly trained and capable of upholding Bumper Man's standards. It also protects the Franchisor by ensuring that a qualified individual is managing the Bumper Man business.