At what cost can I purchase apparel and other Bumper Man branded merchandise from Bumper Man?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are currently the only approved supplier for the trademarked and logo items used in the operation of the Bumper Business, including uniforms, advertising, promotional and marketing items. We provide to you at no additional cost (except for reimbursement of shipping costs and expenses incurred by us) your initial supply of such uniforms, advertising, promotional and marketing items. You may (and we recommend but do not require you to) purchase supplemental advertising, promotional and marketing items, some of which you will purchase from us at our cost. In addition, you may, at your option purchase apparel and other Bumper Man branded merchandise from us at our cost. We control the purchase of these items to assure protection of our trademarks, trade secret rights and for quality control and uniformity of products and services within the Bumper Man system.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the option to purchase apparel and other Bumper Man branded merchandise directly from Bumper Man at the franchisor's cost. This means franchisees will not be charged a markup on these items, but will pay the same price that Bumper Man pays to acquire them.
This arrangement is intended to ensure quality control and uniformity of products within the Bumper Man system, as Bumper Man controls the purchase of these items to protect its trademarks and trade secret rights. While franchisees are provided with an initial supply of uniforms, advertising, promotional, and marketing items at no additional cost (excluding shipping), the option to purchase additional branded merchandise at cost allows franchisees to maintain a consistent brand image.
Franchisees should inquire about the specific costs of these items to budget accordingly. While purchasing branded merchandise is not mandatory, Bumper Man recommends it, suggesting that maintaining a consistent brand appearance is beneficial for the franchise. This policy ensures that franchisees have access to branded merchandise at a fair price, while also allowing Bumper Man to maintain control over its brand standards.