What costs are the franchisee responsible for in connection with additional Bumper Man training?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Additional Training. Franchisee or its Operating Principal (if Franchisee is an Entity), at Franchisor's request, must attend such additional training programs and seminars as Franchisor may offer from time to time, if Franchisor requires such attendance. Franchisee must pay Franchisor's then-current training fee for any additional training designated by Franchisor or requested by Franchisee. Franchisee will be solely responsible for any and all costs and expenses incurred by Franchisee in connection with such additional training, including, without limitation, compensation, travel, lodging and miscellaneous costs.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 45–180)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering all costs associated with additional training programs or seminars that Bumper Man requests or that the franchisee requests and Bumper Man designates. These costs include the then-current training fee charged by Bumper Man, as well as compensation, travel, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses.
This means that if Bumper Man requires a franchisee or their Operating Principal to attend additional training, the franchisee must pay for the training fee itself. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for covering all associated costs such as wages for the attendee, transportation to and from the training location, accommodation expenses, and any other incidental costs incurred during the training period.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, where franchisees typically bear the costs of ongoing training and development. It is important for prospective Bumper Man franchisees to factor in these potential expenses when budgeting for their franchise, as additional training may be required and can add to the overall cost of operating the franchise.