Where does Bumper Man conduct its training?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the Manual.
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- You must pay for your travel and lodging costs while attending training in Dallas, Texas or another city with a designated trainer.
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- At least two weeks prior to the date you commence operations of your Bumper Business, you must obtain the required insurance. Insurance costs are highly dependent on the geographical location of your Bumper Business, the dollar amount of your inventory, the type of vehicle you own and other factors. Within 30 days prior to the expiration of any such policy, you will deliver to us evidence of renewal of such insurance in the form of certificates evidencing coverage. The insurance carrier must be rated A+ or better by A.M. Best Company and be authorized to transact business in the state where the Bumper Business premises is located. All policies must be primary and non-contributory to any other insurance that we have procured for ourselves and provide for 30 days' prior written notice to us of any material modification, cancellation, or expiration of such policy. Such endorsements must not contain language that limits the liability afforded to us to any amount less than stated on the declarations page of each policy. No insurance policy will contain a provision that in any way limits or reduces coverage for you in the event of a claim by us. Such insurance coverage will not include an insured versus insured exclusion or any exclusion that prevents coverage of a claim by one insured against another. All insurance coverage will include a separation of insureds provision. All insurance coverage will identify as an additional insured Bumper Man, Inc., 1432 Airport Blvd, Mesquite, TX, 75181. Required and recommended coverages include the following:
- Garage Liability Insurance policy with a minimum each occurrence policy limit of $1,000,000.
- Garage Keepers Insurance policy with a required limit per vehicle of $50,000.
- Commercial Vehicle Insurance policy with a combined single policy limit
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, training takes place in Dallas, Texas, or another city with a designated trainer. Item 7 outlines that franchisees must cover their own travel and lodging expenses while attending this training. The estimated initial investment for training-related expenses, including transportation, service, and lodging, ranges from $2,000 to $4,000, payable as incurred and arranged with transportation, service, and lodging providers.
This means that prospective Bumper Man franchisees should factor in the cost of traveling to and staying in Dallas, Texas, or another designated training location when budgeting their initial investment. These costs are in addition to the initial franchise fee and other startup expenses. The specific amount will depend on factors such as the distance traveled, the type of accommodation chosen, and the duration of the training program.
It is important for potential franchisees to inquire about the length and specific location of the training program to accurately estimate these expenses. Understanding the training schedule and location options will help in planning and budgeting for the initial investment required to start a Bumper Man franchise. Franchisees should also confirm whether the training location impacts the quality or comprehensiveness of the training received.