Does Bumper Man charge a fee for the initial training program?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
After you sign the Franchise Agreement and pay the initial franchise fee, you will complete our initial training program during which you will work with two certified trainer Bumper Man franchisees and/or our corporate personnel from the list of trainers which follows the chart below. The initial training program includes the development, promotion and operation of a Bumper Man repair services business and management of business functions related to the Bumper Man repair services business. The initial training program requires you to perform bumper repair services on approximately 100- 150 bumpers, as determined by us based upon a number of factors (e.g., the complexity of the damage to the bumper). The initial training program takes approximately two weeks to complete, but may be more or less depending upon the time it takes you to complete the required bumper repair services in accordance with our then-current standards and as determined by us and our certified trainers. We will try to make training available as necessary for you but cannot guarantee that an initial training program will be available immediately following the execution of your Franchise Agreement. There currently are no fixed (e.g., monthly or bi-monthly) training schedules. We do not charge a fee for initial training, but you are solely responsible for all costs and expenses that you incur in attending training, including travel, accommodations, meals, and other miscellaneous costs. You may not commence performing bumper repair services until you complete the initial training program to our satisfaction, and our training personnel has assisted you in commencing operations of the Bumper Business.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man does not charge a fee for the initial training program. However, franchisees are responsible for covering all their own costs associated with attending the training. These costs include travel, accommodations, meals, and other miscellaneous expenses.
The initial training program is designed to teach franchisees how to develop, promote, and operate a Bumper Man repair services business, as well as manage the related business functions. A key component of the training involves performing bumper repair services on approximately 100 to 150 bumpers. The actual number of bumpers is determined by Bumper Man based on factors such as the complexity of the damage.
The training program typically takes about two weeks to complete, but the duration can vary depending on how quickly the franchisee completes the required bumper repair services to Bumper Man's standards. The training is conducted by certified Bumper Man franchisees and/or corporate personnel. Bumper Man tries to make training available as needed but does not guarantee immediate availability after the Franchise Agreement is signed. Franchisees cannot begin performing bumper repair services until they have successfully completed the initial training program to Bumper Man's satisfaction and received assistance from training personnel in starting their Bumper Business.