What is considered 'unethical conduct' that could adversely affect the reputation of the Bumper Man business?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (vi) Franchisee (or any of its Principals or Affiliates) is or has been held liable or convicted by a court of law, pleads or has pleaded no contest to, a felony, indictable offense or other unlawful act, engages in any dishonest or unethical conduct or otherwise engages in any act or conduct which Franchisor believes will materially and adversely affect the reputation of the Bumper Business, any other Bumper Man business or the goodwill associated with Marks;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, engaging in any dishonest or unethical conduct or any act or conduct that Bumper Man believes will materially and adversely affect the reputation of the Bumper Man business, any other Bumper Man business, or the goodwill associated with its marks is considered an event of default. This can lead to termination of the franchise agreement.
This means that, as a Bumper Man franchisee, you and any of your principals or affiliates must avoid any behavior that could be perceived as dishonest or unethical. The determination of what constitutes such conduct is ultimately at Bumper Man's discretion if they believe it could harm the brand's reputation or goodwill.
This clause is fairly broad, giving Bumper Man significant latitude in deciding what actions could be detrimental to their brand. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this and seek clarification from Bumper Man regarding specific examples of prohibited conduct to fully understand the scope of this provision. Maintaining a high standard of ethical behavior is crucial not only for legal compliance but also for preserving the Bumper Man brand's image and the franchisee's investment.