Is Bumper Man currently the only approved supplier for Bumper Man tools and equipment?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We currently are the only approved supplier for Bumper Man tools and equipment. We provide to you on loan the initial set of Bumper Man tools and equipment for use in the operation of the Bumper Business for the duration of the term of your Franchise Agreement. If any such Bumper Man tools and equipment are lost or damaged, you must purchase replacement tools or equipment, as applicable, from us or our designated supplier; provided, upon expiration, termination, or transfer of the Franchise Agreement, you must return all such Bumper Man tools and equipment to us.
You must follow the standards and specifications we establish for the supplies, equipment, tools, computer hardware and software required for the operation of the Bumper Business. You must purchase from us or from suppliers we approve or designate: (1) Bumper Man tools and equipment; (2) iPad or tablet; (3) software programs used for invoicing and operations of the Bumper Business; (4) advertising, marketing, and promotional materials; (5) stationary; (6) stickers bearing our Marks; and (7) all other goods and services as we may require from time to time. Information concerning approved and designated suppliers will be communicated to you via the Manual, which may include the standards and specification for certain non-proprietary products, services, and equipment.
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, Bumper Man is currently the only approved supplier for Bumper Man tools and equipment. The initial set of tools and equipment is provided on loan for the duration of the franchise agreement. However, if any of these items are lost or damaged, franchisees must purchase replacements from Bumper Man or its designated supplier. Upon termination, expiration, or transfer of the Franchise Agreement, all Bumper Man tools and equipment must be returned to the company.
In addition to tools and equipment, franchisees are required to purchase certain items from Bumper Man or its approved suppliers. These include iPads or tablets, software programs for invoicing and operations, advertising and marketing materials, stationery, stickers bearing Bumper Man's trademarks, and any other goods and services that Bumper Man may require from time to time. Information regarding approved and designated suppliers is communicated through the Manual, which may also include standards and specifications for certain non-proprietary products, services, and equipment.
Bumper Man is also currently the only approved supplier for trademarked and logo items, such as uniforms and advertising materials. The initial supply of these items is provided at no additional cost, except for shipping. Franchisees may purchase supplemental advertising and marketing items from Bumper Man at cost, as well as apparel and other branded merchandise. Bumper Man controls the purchase of these items to protect its trademarks and ensure quality control and uniformity within the Bumper Man system. The FDD states that approximately 80% of the initial investment is comprised of required purchases and leases of equipment, tools, vehicle, products, and services, and up to 1% of expenditures to operate the Bumper Business will be comprised of required purchases and leases of products and services.