What compliance requirements must the Franchisee meet as a condition for approval of a Certified Technician for a Bumper Man franchise?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Certified Technician Addendum to Bumper Man Franchise Agreement ("Addendum") is effective as of, 20 (the "Effective Date") by and among Bumper Man, Inc. ("Franchisor"), and ("Franchisee"), ("Principal") and ("Certified Technician"). Franchisor, Franchisee, Principal and Certified Technician are collectively referred to as "Parties" in this Addendum. |
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| 1. |
| INTRODUCTION. Franchisor and Franchisee are parties to the Bumper Man Franchise |
| Agreement dated, 20 (the "Franchise Agreement") pursuant to which Franchisee |
| operates |
| a |
| Bumper |
| Man |
| bumper |
| repair |
| business |
| at |
| ("Bumper Business"). |
| Franchisee has |
| requested Franchisor's consent to retain the services of a Certified Technician to perform |
| services within the Designated Area on, 20 ("Commencement Date") to maximize |
| the number of customers serviced by the Bumper Business. |
| 2. |
| DEFINITIONS. |
| All capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the |
| meaning given to such terms in the Franchise Agreement. |
| 3. |
| CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL. Franchisor will grant the limited right to Certified |
| Technician to perform the services in the Designated Area during the Term of the Franchise |
| Agreement (unless terminated in accordance with Section 18), as further set forth in Section 4 of |
| this Addendum, subject to Franchisee's and Certified Technician's satisfaction of the conditions |
| set forth in this Section 3 prior to or concurrently with the proposed Commencement Date: |
| (a) |
| Franchisee and its Principals have paid all Continuing Service Fees and all other amounts |
| owed to Franchisor and its Affiliates, submitted all required Reports and other statements |
| and data and otherwise are in full compliance with this Agreement as of the date of |
| Franchisee's |
| request |
| for |
| approval |
| of |
| the |
| Certified |
| Technician |
| and |
| as |
| of |
| the |
| Commencement Date. |
| (b) |
| The proposed Certified Technician: (1) has sufficient business experience, aptitude, |
| assets and financial resources to operate the Bumper Business; (2) meets Franchisor's |
| then-applicable standards for Bumper Business franchisees set forth in the Manual; (3) |
| and each of the Persons holding a direct or indirect Equity Interest in Certified |
| Technician (if Certified Technician is an Entity) is not engaged and will not engage in the |
| operation or ownership of a business offering bumper repair services or any competitor of |
| Bumper Man, and will engage only in the operation of the Bumper Business; and (4) will |
| cooperate with reasonable due diligence requests made by Franchisor promptly thereafter |
| and if additional time is reasonably needed, then prior to the proposed Commencement |
| Date. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee seeking approval for a Certified Technician must meet specific conditions before the technician can begin providing services. These conditions ensure that both the franchisee and the technician are in good standing with Bumper Man and meet the company's standards.
Specifically, the franchisee must be in full compliance with all terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, including adhering to the standards outlined in the Bumper Man manual. Additionally, the franchisee must have paid all Continuing Service Fees and any other outstanding amounts owed to Bumper Man and its affiliates. They must also have submitted all required reports, statements, and data, ensuring they are fully compliant with the agreement as of the date of the approval request and the proposed commencement date for the technician.
Furthermore, the proposed Certified Technician must meet certain qualifications. They need to demonstrate sufficient business experience, aptitude, assets, and financial resources to operate the Bumper Business effectively. The technician must also meet Bumper Man's then-applicable standards for franchisees, as detailed in the manual. If the Certified Technician is an entity, all individuals holding an equity interest must not be involved in any competitive businesses offering bumper repair services and must focus solely on the Bumper Man business. Finally, the technician must cooperate with any reasonable due diligence requests made by Bumper Man, providing the necessary information promptly.