What is considered 'Brand Property' for a Bumper Man franchise?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(e) Other De-Identification Obligations. Franchisee will promptly make such alterations as Franchisor specifies in the Manual or otherwise to distinguish the Bumper Business clearly from its former appearance and from other Bumper Man businesses so as to prevent confusion therewith to the public (e.g. remove Bumper Man vehicle wrap). Within 30 days from the effective date of expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisee will deliver to Franchisor all Brand Property (including without limitation the tablet used in connection with the operation of the Bumper Business and Bumper Man tools) and all other signs, vehicle wraps, advertising and promotion materials, forms and other materials containing any Mark or otherwise identifying or relating to a Bumper Business and allow Franchisor, without liability to Franchisee or third parties, to remove all such items from the Bumper Business. Franchisee will be responsible for all costs and expenses it incurs in complying with this Section 19(e) and furnish to Franchisor, within 30 days from the effective date of expiration or termination of this Agreement, with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of its compliance with the foregoing obligations.
- (f) "Brand Property" means any Proprietary Tools.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, Brand Property is defined as any Proprietary Tools. Additionally, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is obligated to return all Brand Property to Bumper Man, including the tablet used for business operations and Bumper Man tools.
This obligation extends to all signs, vehicle wraps, advertising and promotional materials, forms, and other materials that contain any Bumper Man marks or identify the Bumper Business. The franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with removing these items and providing evidence of compliance to Bumper Man within 30 days of the agreement's termination.
Furthermore, the franchisee must alter the Bumper Business's appearance to clearly differentiate it from its former state and other Bumper Man businesses, preventing public confusion. This includes removing vehicle wraps and making other specified alterations. Bumper Man retains the right to remove these items without liability to the franchisee or third parties.